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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.97, 448.37 and 116.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.97, 448.37 and 116.45 is: 174.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.97 : 448.37 = 116.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.97/448.37 = 116.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.97x = 448.37 × 116.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.97x = 52,212.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,212.10/298.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.64

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