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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.01, 448.25 and 106.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.01, 448.25 and 106.59 is: 159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.01 : 448.25 = 106.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.01/448.25 = 106.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.01x = 448.25 × 106.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.01x = 47,778.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,778.43/299.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.79

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