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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.10, 448.64 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.10, 448.64 and 106.72 is: 160.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.10 : 448.64 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.10/448.64 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.10x = 448.64 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.10x = 47,878.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,878.86/299.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.08

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