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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.53, 448.02 and 115.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.53, 448.02 and 115.83 is: 173.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.53 : 448.02 = 115.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.53/448.02 = 115.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.53x = 448.02 × 115.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.53x = 51,891.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,891.92/298.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.82

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