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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.06, 447.15 and 115.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.06, 447.15 and 115.54 is: 173.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.06 : 447.15 = 115.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.06/447.15 = 115.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.06x = 447.15 × 115.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.06x = 51,663.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,663.71/298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.33

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