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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.16, 448.94 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.16, 448.94 and 106.79 is: 160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.16 : 448.94 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.16/448.94 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.16x = 448.94 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.16x = 47,939.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,939.52/299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.25

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