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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.95, 448.07 and 168.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.95, 448.07 and 168.89 is: 253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.95 : 448.07 = 168.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.95/448.07 = 168.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.95x = 448.07 × 168.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.95x = 75,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,673.98/298.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.14

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