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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.08, 447.40 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.08, 447.40 and 168.20 is: 252.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.08 : 447.40 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.08/447.40 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.08x = 447.40 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.08x = 75,252.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,252.68/298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.46

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