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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.78, 448.17 and 168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.78, 448.17 and 168.70 is: 253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.78 : 448.17 = 168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.78/448.17 = 168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.78x = 448.17 × 168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.78x = 75,606.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,606.28/298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.05

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