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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.10, 449.13 and 170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.10, 449.13 and 170.94 is: 256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.10 : 449.13 = 170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.10/449.13 = 170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.10x = 449.13 × 170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.10x = 76,774.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,774.28/299.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.68

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