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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.25, 449.10 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.25, 449.10 and 106.88 is: 160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.25 : 449.10 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.25/449.10 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.25x = 449.10 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.25x = 47,997.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,997.56/299.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.39

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