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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.91, 413.73 and 175.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.91, 413.73 and 175.55 is: 242.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.91 : 413.73 = 175.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.91/413.73 = 175.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.91x = 413.73 × 175.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.91x = 72,628.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,628.23/299.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.17

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