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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.67, 447.72 and 116.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.67, 447.72 and 116.06 is: 173.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.67 : 447.72 = 116.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.67/447.72 = 116.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.67x = 447.72 × 116.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.67x = 51,960.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,960.14/298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.97

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