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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.51, 447.78 and 115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.51, 447.78 and 115.84 is: 173.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.51 : 447.78 = 115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.51/447.78 = 115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.51x = 447.78 × 115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.51x = 51,870.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,870.84/298.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.77

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