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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.59, 447.89 and 170.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.59, 447.89 and 170.43 is: 255.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.59 : 447.89 = 170.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.59/447.89 = 170.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.59x = 447.89 × 170.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.59x = 76,333.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,333.04/298.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.65

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