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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.15, 447.06 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.15, 447.06 and 115.44 is: 173.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.15 : 447.06 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.15/447.06 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.15x = 447.06 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.15x = 51,607.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,607.36/298.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.09

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