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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.78, 448.20 and 106.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.78, 448.20 and 106.42 is: 159.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.78 : 448.20 = 106.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.78/448.20 = 106.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.78x = 448.20 × 106.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.78x = 47,697.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,697.44/298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.64

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