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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.34, 447.53 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.34, 447.53 and 105.96 is: 158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.34 : 447.53 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.34/447.53 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.34x = 447.53 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.34x = 47,419.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,419.75/298.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.95

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