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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.02, 447.99 and 170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.02, 447.99 and 170.50 is: 255.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.02 : 447.99 = 170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.02/447.99 = 170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.02x = 447.99 × 170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.02x = 76,382.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,382.30/299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.44

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