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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.10, 447.21 and 105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.10, 447.21 and 105.72 is: 158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.10 : 447.21 = 105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.10/447.21 = 105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.10x = 447.21 × 105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.10x = 47,279.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,279.04/298.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.60

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