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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.72, 447.40 and 175.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.72, 447.40 and 175.15 is: 262.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.72 : 447.40 = 175.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.72/447.40 = 175.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.72x = 447.40 × 175.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.72x = 78,362.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,362.11/298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.33

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