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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.04, 447.05 and 105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.04, 447.05 and 105.66 is: 158.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.04 : 447.05 = 105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.04/447.05 = 105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.04x = 447.05 × 105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.04x = 47,234.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,234.77/298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.49

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