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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.25, 448.97 and 169.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.25, 448.97 and 169.07 is: 253.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.25 : 448.97 = 169.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.25/448.97 = 169.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.25x = 448.97 × 169.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.25x = 75,904.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,904.27/299.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.65

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