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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.78, 413.65 and 175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.78, 413.65 and 175.41 is: 242.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.78 : 413.65 = 175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.78/413.65 = 175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.78x = 413.65 × 175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.78x = 72,558.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,558.35/299.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.04

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