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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.35, 449.09 and 106.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.35, 449.09 and 106.97 is: 160.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.35 : 449.09 = 106.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.35/449.09 = 106.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.35x = 449.09 × 106.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.35x = 48,039.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,039.75/299.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.48

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