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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.99, 448.48 and 116.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.99, 448.48 and 116.54 is: 174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.99 : 448.48 = 116.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.99/448.48 = 116.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.99x = 448.48 × 116.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.99x = 52,263.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,263.62/298.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.80

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