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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.12, 446.94 and 115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.12, 446.94 and 115.48 is: 173.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.12 : 446.94 = 115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.12/446.94 = 115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.12x = 446.94 × 115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.12x = 51,612.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,612.63/298.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.13

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