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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.20, 448.56 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.20, 448.56 and 116.48 is: 174.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.20 : 448.56 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.20/448.56 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.20x = 448.56 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.20x = 52,248.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,248.27/299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.63

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