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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.68, 413.60 and 181.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.68, 413.60 and 181.74 is: 250.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.68 : 413.60 = 181.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.68/413.60 = 181.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.68x = 413.60 × 181.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.68x = 75,167.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,167.66/299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.83

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