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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.01, 448.56 and 169.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.01, 448.56 and 169.05 is: 253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.01 : 448.56 = 169.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.01/448.56 = 169.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.01x = 448.56 × 169.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.01x = 75,829.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,829.07/299.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.60

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