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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.59, 447.61 and 115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.59, 447.61 and 115.86 is: 173.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.59 : 447.61 = 115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.59/447.61 = 115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.59x = 447.61 × 115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.59x = 51,860.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,860.09/298.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.68

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