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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.22, 447.06 and 115.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.22, 447.06 and 115.74 is: 173.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.22 : 447.06 = 115.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.22/447.06 = 115.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.22x = 447.06 × 115.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.22x = 51,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,742.72/298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.51

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