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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.15, 448.62 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.15, 448.62 and 116.50 is: 174.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.15 : 448.62 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.15/448.62 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.15x = 448.62 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.15x = 52,261.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,261.99/299.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.70

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