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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.98, 447.96 and 168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.98, 447.96 and 168.94 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.98 : 447.96 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.98/447.96 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.98x = 447.96 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.98x = 75,678.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,678.36/298.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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