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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.87, 413.94 and 175.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.87, 413.94 and 175.57 is: 242.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.87 : 413.94 = 175.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.87/413.94 = 175.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.87x = 413.94 × 175.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.87x = 72,675.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,675.30/299.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.35

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