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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.54, 447.83 and 170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.54, 447.83 and 170.02 is: 255.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.54 : 447.83 = 170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.54/447.83 = 170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.54x = 447.83 × 170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.54x = 76,140.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,140.06/298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.04

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