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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.08, 447 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.08, 447 and 169.56 is: 254.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.08 : 447 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.08/447 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.08x = 447 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.08x = 75,793.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,793.32/298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.27

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