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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.73, 447.82 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.73, 447.82 and 116.24 is: 174.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.73 : 447.82 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.73/447.82 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.73x = 447.82 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.73x = 52,054.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,054.60/298.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.25

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