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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.80, 413.74 and 175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.80, 413.74 and 175.47 is: 242.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.80 : 413.74 = 175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.80/413.74 = 175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.80x = 413.74 × 175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.80x = 72,599.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,599.32/299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.16

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