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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 414.01 and 173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 414.01 and 173.98 is: 240.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 414.01 = 173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/414.01 = 173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 414.01 × 173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 72,030.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,030.19/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.07

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