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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.12, 448.87 and 116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.12, 448.87 and 116.49 is: 174.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.12 : 448.87 = 116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.12/448.87 = 116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.12x = 448.87 × 116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.12x = 52,287.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,287.62/299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.81

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