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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.71, 447.84 and 168.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.71, 447.84 and 168.79 is: 253.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.71 : 447.84 = 168.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.71/447.84 = 168.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.71x = 447.84 × 168.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.71x = 75,590.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,590.91/298.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.06

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