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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.54, 447.54 and 115.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.54, 447.54 and 115.90 is: 173.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.54 : 447.54 = 115.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.54/447.54 = 115.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.54x = 447.54 × 115.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.54x = 51,869.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,869.89/298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.75

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