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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.93, 413.93 and 175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.93, 413.93 and 175.66 is: 242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.93 : 413.93 = 175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.93/413.93 = 175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.93x = 413.93 × 175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.93x = 72,710.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,710.94/299.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.43

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