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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.45, 449.39 and 114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.45, 449.39 and 114.53 is: 171.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.45 : 449.39 = 114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.45/449.39 = 114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.45x = 449.39 × 114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.45x = 51,468.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,468.06/299.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.88

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