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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.46, 449.31 and 116.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.46, 449.31 and 116.99 is: 175.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.46 : 449.31 = 116.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.46/449.31 = 116.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.46x = 449.31 × 116.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.46x = 52,562.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,562.53/299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.52

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