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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.79, 448.38 and 106.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.79, 448.38 and 106.41 is: 159.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.79 : 448.38 = 106.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.79/448.38 = 106.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.79x = 448.38 × 106.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.79x = 47,712.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,712.12/298.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.69

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