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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.50, 447.59 and 168.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.50, 447.59 and 168.47 is: 252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.50 : 447.59 = 168.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.50/447.59 = 168.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.50x = 447.59 × 168.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.50x = 75,402.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,402.41/298.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.60

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