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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.16, 446.96 and 168.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.16, 446.96 and 168.23 is: 252.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.16 : 446.96 = 168.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.16/446.96 = 168.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.16x = 446.96 × 168.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.16x = 75,189.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,189.00/298.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.18

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