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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.70, 448.19 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.70, 448.19 and 116.16 is: 174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.70 : 448.19 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.70/448.19 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.70x = 448.19 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.70x = 52,061.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,061.75/298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.29

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