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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.69, 448.13 and 116.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.69, 448.13 and 116.17 is: 174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.69 : 448.13 = 116.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.69/448.13 = 116.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.69x = 448.13 × 116.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.69x = 52,059.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,059.26/298.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.29

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