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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.82, 448.15 and 116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.82, 448.15 and 116.11 is: 174.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.82 : 448.15 = 116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.82/448.15 = 116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.82x = 448.15 × 116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.82x = 52,034.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,034.70/298.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.13

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