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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.28, 448.81 and 116.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.28, 448.81 and 116.66 is: 174.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.28 : 448.81 = 116.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.28/448.81 = 116.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.28x = 448.81 × 116.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.28x = 52,355.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,355.64/299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.94

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