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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.22, 448.86 and 116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.22, 448.86 and 116.60 is: 174.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.22 : 448.86 = 116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.22/448.86 = 116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.22x = 448.86 × 116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.22x = 52,337.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,337.08/299.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.91

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