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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.22, 448.84 and 106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.22, 448.84 and 106.86 is: 160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.22 : 448.84 = 106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.22/448.84 = 106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.22x = 448.84 × 106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.22x = 47,963.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,963.04/299.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.29

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