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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.58, 447.99 and 106.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.58, 447.99 and 106.34 is: 159.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.58 : 447.99 = 106.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.58/447.99 = 106.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.58x = 447.99 × 106.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.58x = 47,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,639.26/298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.55

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