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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.17, 448.80 and 106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.17, 448.80 and 106.75 is: 160.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.17 : 448.80 = 106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.17/448.80 = 106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.17x = 448.80 × 106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.17x = 47,909.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,909.40/299.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.14

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