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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.99, 448.63 and 116.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.99, 448.63 and 116.51 is: 174.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.99 : 448.63 = 116.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.99/448.63 = 116.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.99x = 448.63 × 116.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.99x = 52,269.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,269.88/298.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.82

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