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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.46, 449.12 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.46, 449.12 and 169.52 is: 254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.46 : 449.12 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.46/449.12 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.46x = 449.12 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.46x = 76,134.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,134.82/299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.24

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