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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.67, 447.91 and 116.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.67, 447.91 and 116.15 is: 174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.67 : 447.91 = 116.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.67/447.91 = 116.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.67x = 447.91 × 116.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.67x = 52,025.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,025.58/298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.19

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