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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.98, 446.53 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.98, 446.53 and 168.04 is: 251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.98 : 446.53 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.98/446.53 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.98x = 446.53 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.98x = 75,034.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,034.90/297.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.81

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