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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.34, 448.82 and 116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.34, 448.82 and 116.58 is: 174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.34 : 448.82 = 116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.34/448.82 = 116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.34x = 448.82 × 116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.34x = 52,324.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,324.97/299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.80

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