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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.76, 413.56 and 175.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.76, 413.56 and 175.37 is: 241.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.76 : 413.56 = 175.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.76/413.56 = 175.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.76x = 413.56 × 175.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.76x = 72,526.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,526.61/299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.95

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