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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.07, 448.68 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.07, 448.68 and 116.52 is: 174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.07 : 448.68 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.07/448.68 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.07x = 448.68 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.07x = 52,278.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,278.62/299.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.80

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