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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.49, 447.37 and 168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.49, 447.37 and 168.30 is: 252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.49 : 447.37 = 168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.49/447.37 = 168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.49x = 447.37 × 168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.49x = 75,291.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,291.95/298.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.24

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