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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.25, 449.19 and 169.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.25, 449.19 and 169.37 is: 254.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.25 : 449.19 = 169.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.25/449.19 = 169.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.25x = 449.19 × 169.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.25x = 76,077.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,077.06/299.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.23

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