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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.89, 448.04 and 113.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.89, 448.04 and 113.66 is: 170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.89 : 448.04 = 113.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.89/448.04 = 113.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.89x = 448.04 × 113.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.89x = 50,924.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,924.23/298.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.38

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