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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.73, 448.10 and 171.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.73, 448.10 and 171.29 is: 256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.73 : 448.10 = 171.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.73/448.10 = 171.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.73x = 448.10 × 171.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.73x = 76,755.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,755.05/298.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.94

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