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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.90, 448.35 and 170.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.90, 448.35 and 170.38 is: 255.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.90 : 448.35 = 170.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.90/448.35 = 170.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.90x = 448.35 × 170.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.90x = 76,386.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,386.78/298.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.56

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