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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.04, 448.56 and 116.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.04, 448.56 and 116.39 is: 174.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.04 : 448.56 = 116.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.04/448.56 = 116.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.04x = 448.56 × 116.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.04x = 52,207.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,207.90/299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.59

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