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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.10, 447.11 and 81.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.10, 447.11 and 81.66 is: 122.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.10 : 447.11 = 81.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.10/447.11 = 81.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.10x = 447.11 × 81.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.10x = 36,510.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,510.59/298.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.48

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