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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.38, 448.98 and 116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.38, 448.98 and 116.80 is: 175.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.38 : 448.98 = 116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.38/448.98 = 116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.38x = 448.98 × 116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.38x = 52,440.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,440.86/299.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.16

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