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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.10, 448.59 and 106.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.10, 448.59 and 106.71 is: 160.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.10 : 448.59 = 106.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.10/448.59 = 106.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.10x = 448.59 × 106.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.10x = 47,869.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,869.04/299.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.04

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