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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.50, 449.46 and 107.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.50, 449.46 and 107.13 is: 160.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.50 : 449.46 = 107.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.50/449.46 = 107.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.50x = 449.46 × 107.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.50x = 48,150.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,150.65/299.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.77

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