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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.74, 447.53 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.74, 447.53 and 168.35 is: 252.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.74 : 447.53 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.74/447.53 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.74x = 447.53 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.74x = 75,339.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,339.86/298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.19

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