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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.39, 449.07 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.39, 449.07 and 116.82 is: 175.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.39 : 449.07 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.39/449.07 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.39x = 449.07 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.39x = 52,458.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,458.67/299.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.22

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