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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.84, 413.74 and 175.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.84, 413.74 and 175.53 is: 242.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.84 : 413.74 = 175.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.84/413.74 = 175.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.84x = 413.74 × 175.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.84x = 72,625.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,625.55/299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.22

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