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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.74, 448.18 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.74, 448.18 and 116.13 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.74 : 448.18 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.74/448.18 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.74x = 448.18 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.74x = 52,047.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,047.14/298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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