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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.08, 448.48 and 106.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.08, 448.48 and 106.71 is: 160.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.08 : 448.48 = 106.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.08/448.48 = 106.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.08x = 448.48 × 106.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.08x = 47,854.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,854.79/299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.01

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