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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.27, 448.60 and 116.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.27, 448.60 and 116.53 is: 174.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.27 : 448.60 = 116.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.27/448.60 = 116.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.27x = 448.60 × 116.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.27x = 52,273.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,273.70/299.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.67

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