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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.28, 448.96 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.28, 448.96 and 106.96 is: 160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.28 : 448.96 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.28/448.96 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.28x = 448.96 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.28x = 48,020.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,020.76/299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.45

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