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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.12, 448.68 and 82.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.12, 448.68 and 82.70 is: 124.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.12 : 448.68 = 82.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.12/448.68 = 82.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.12x = 448.68 × 82.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.12x = 37,103.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,103.59/299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.04

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