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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.23, 449.01 and 116.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.23, 449.01 and 116.66 is: 175.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.23 : 449.01 = 116.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.23/449.01 = 116.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.23x = 449.01 × 116.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.23x = 52,382.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,382.63/299.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.06

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