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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.32, 449.09 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.32, 449.09 and 116.73 is: 175.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.32 : 449.09 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.32/449.09 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.32x = 449.09 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.32x = 52,424.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,424.05/299.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.14

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