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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.04, 448.51 and 116.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.04, 448.51 and 116.41 is: 174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.04 : 448.51 = 116.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.04/448.51 = 116.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.04x = 448.51 × 116.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.04x = 52,211.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,211.05/299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.60

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