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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.42, 448.82 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.42, 448.82 and 116.56 is: 174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.42 : 448.82 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.42/448.82 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.42x = 448.82 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.42x = 52,315.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,315.31/299.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.72

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