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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.48, 449.34 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.48, 449.34 and 169.48 is: 254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.48 : 449.34 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.48/449.34 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.48x = 449.34 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.48x = 76,154.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,154.14/299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.29

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