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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.58, 447.54 and 115.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.58, 447.54 and 115.89 is: 173.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.58 : 447.54 = 115.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.58/447.54 = 115.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.58x = 447.54 × 115.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.58x = 51,865.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,865.41/298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.71

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