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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.41, 447.36 and 115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.41, 447.36 and 115.94 is: 173.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.41 : 447.36 = 115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.41/447.36 = 115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.41x = 447.36 × 115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.41x = 51,864.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,864.68/298.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.80

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