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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.16, 447.16 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.16, 447.16 and 115.52 is: 173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.16 : 447.16 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.16/447.16 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.16x = 447.16 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.16x = 51,655.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,655.92/298.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.25

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