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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299, 448.60 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299, 448.60 and 106.68 is: 160.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299 : 448.60 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299/448.60 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299x = 448.60 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299x = 47,856.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,856.65/299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.06

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