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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.45, 447.86 and 115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.45, 447.86 and 115.84 is: 173.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.45 : 447.86 = 115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.45/447.86 = 115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.45x = 447.86 × 115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.45x = 51,880.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,880.10/298.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.83

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