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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.12, 449.48 and 169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.12, 449.48 and 169.31 is: 254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.12 : 449.48 = 169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.12/449.48 = 169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.12x = 449.48 × 169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.12x = 76,103.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,103.01/299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.43

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