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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.34, 449.02 and 116.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.34, 449.02 and 116.71 is: 175.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.34 : 449.02 = 116.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.34/449.02 = 116.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.34x = 449.02 × 116.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.34x = 52,405.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,405.12/299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.07

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