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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.91, 448.37 and 106.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.91, 448.37 and 106.54 is: 159.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.91 : 448.37 = 106.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.91/448.37 = 106.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.91x = 448.37 × 106.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.91x = 47,769.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,769.34/298.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.81

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