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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.07, 447.17 and 103.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.07, 447.17 and 103.06 is: 154.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.07 : 447.17 = 103.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.07/447.17 = 103.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.07x = 447.17 × 103.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.07x = 46,085.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,085.34/298.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.61

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