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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.01, 447.13 and 115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.01, 447.13 and 115.53 is: 173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.01 : 447.13 = 115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.01/447.13 = 115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.01x = 447.13 × 115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.01x = 51,657.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,657.91/298.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.34

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