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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.38, 449.06 and 116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.38, 449.06 and 116.72 is: 175.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.38 : 449.06 = 116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.38/449.06 = 116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.38x = 449.06 × 116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.38x = 52,414.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,414.28/299.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.08

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