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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.17, 448.76 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.17, 448.76 and 106.80 is: 160.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.17 : 448.76 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.17/448.76 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.17x = 448.76 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.17x = 47,927.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,927.57/299.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.20

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