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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.38, 449.07 and 169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.38, 449.07 and 169.31 is: 253.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.38 : 449.07 = 169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.38/449.07 = 169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.38x = 449.07 × 169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.38x = 76,032.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,032.04/299.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.97

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