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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.22, 447.23 and 169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.22, 447.23 and 169.88 is: 254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.22 : 447.23 = 169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.22/447.23 = 169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.22x = 447.23 × 169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.22x = 75,972.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,972.35/298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.76

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