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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.23, 448.92 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.23, 448.92 and 169.32 is: 254.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.23 : 448.92 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.23/448.92 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.23x = 448.92 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.23x = 76,011.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,011.13/299.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.02

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