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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.94, 413.96 and 175.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.94, 413.96 and 175.61 is: 242.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.94 : 413.96 = 175.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.94/413.96 = 175.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.94x = 413.96 × 175.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.94x = 72,692.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,692.57/299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.36

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