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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.69, 447.97 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.69, 447.97 and 106.32 is: 159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.69 : 447.97 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.69/447.97 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.69x = 447.97 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.69x = 47,625.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,625.40/298.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.45

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