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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299, 448.50 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299, 448.50 and 106.68 is: 160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299 : 448.50 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299/448.50 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299x = 448.50 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299x = 47,845.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,845.98/299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.02

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