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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.73, 413.69 and 175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.73, 413.69 and 175.40 is: 242.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.73 : 413.69 = 175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.73/413.69 = 175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.73x = 413.69 × 175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.73x = 72,561.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,561.23/299.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.09

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