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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.09, 414.04 and 174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.09, 414.04 and 174.04 is: 240.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.09 : 414.04 = 174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.09/414.04 = 174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.09x = 414.04 × 174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.09x = 72,059.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,059.52/300.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.13

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