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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.49, 447.73 and 116.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.49, 447.73 and 116.03 is: 174.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.49 : 447.73 = 116.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.49/447.73 = 116.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.49x = 447.73 × 116.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.49x = 51,950.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,950.94/298.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.05

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