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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.64, 448.14 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.64, 448.14 and 106.24 is: 159.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.64 : 448.14 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.64/448.14 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.64x = 448.14 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.64x = 47,610.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,610.39/298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.42

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