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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.54, 447.90 and 115.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.54, 447.90 and 115.93 is: 173.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.54 : 447.90 = 115.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.54/447.90 = 115.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.54x = 447.90 × 115.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.54x = 51,925.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,925.05/298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.93

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