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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.20, 448.84 and 106.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.20, 448.84 and 106.84 is: 160.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.20 : 448.84 = 106.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.20/448.84 = 106.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.20x = 448.84 × 106.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.20x = 47,954.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,954.07/299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.27

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