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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.18, 449.01 and 116.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.18, 449.01 and 116.63 is: 175.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.18 : 449.01 = 116.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.18/449.01 = 116.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.18x = 449.01 × 116.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.18x = 52,365.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,365.79/299.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.03

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