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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.16, 448.76 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.16, 448.76 and 169.14 is: 253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.16 : 448.76 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.16/448.76 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.16x = 448.76 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.16x = 75,903.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,903.27/299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.72

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