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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.62, 447.60 and 103.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.62, 447.60 and 103.53 is: 155.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.62 : 447.60 = 103.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.62/447.60 = 103.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.62x = 447.60 × 103.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.62x = 46,340.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,340.03/298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.18

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