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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.47, 447.86 and 168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.47, 447.86 and 168.62 is: 253.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.47 : 447.86 = 168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.47/447.86 = 168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.47x = 447.86 × 168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.47x = 75,518.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,518.15/298.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.02

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