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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.28, 447.40 and 168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.28, 447.40 and 168.22 is: 252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.28 : 447.40 = 168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.28/447.40 = 168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.28x = 447.40 × 168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.28x = 75,261.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,261.63/298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.32

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