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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.11, 447.16 and 81.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.11, 447.16 and 81.71 is: 122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.11 : 447.16 = 81.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.11/447.16 = 81.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.11x = 447.16 × 81.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.11x = 36,537.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,537.44/298.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.56

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