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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.95, 413.78 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.95, 413.78 and 175.52 is: 242.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.95 : 413.78 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.95/413.78 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.95x = 413.78 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.95x = 72,626.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,626.82/299.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.13

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