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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.86, 447.78 and 168.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.86, 447.78 and 168.81 is: 252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.86 : 447.78 = 168.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.86/447.78 = 168.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.86x = 447.78 × 168.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.86x = 75,589.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,589.74/298.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.93

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