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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.28, 448.97 and 116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.28, 448.97 and 116.68 is: 175.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.28 : 448.97 = 116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.28/448.97 = 116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.28x = 448.97 × 116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.28x = 52,385.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,385.82/299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.04

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