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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.74, 448.43 and 168.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.74, 448.43 and 168.85 is: 253.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.74 : 448.43 = 168.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.74/448.43 = 168.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.74x = 448.43 × 168.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.74x = 75,717.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,717.12/298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.45

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