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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.49, 414.66 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.49, 414.66 and 174.48 is: 240.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.49 : 414.66 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.49/414.66 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.49x = 414.66 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.49x = 72,349.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,349.88/300.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.77

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