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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.45, 448.87 and 106.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.45, 448.87 and 106.94 is: 160.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.45 : 448.87 = 106.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.45/448.87 = 106.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.45x = 448.87 × 106.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.45x = 48,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,002.16/299.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.30

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