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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.86, 413.82 and 175.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.86, 413.82 and 175.53 is: 242.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.86 : 413.82 = 175.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.86/413.82 = 175.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.86x = 413.82 × 175.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.86x = 72,635.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,635.56/299.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.23

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