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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.86, 413.70 and 175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.86, 413.70 and 175.48 is: 242.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.86 : 413.70 = 175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.86/413.70 = 175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.86x = 413.70 × 175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.86x = 72,595.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,595.94/299.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.10

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