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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.36, 449.18 and 116.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.36, 449.18 and 116.77 is: 175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.36 : 449.18 = 116.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.36/449.18 = 116.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.36x = 449.18 × 116.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.36x = 52,450.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,450.75/299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.21

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