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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.51, 449.07 and 116.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.51, 449.07 and 116.71 is: 174.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.51 : 449.07 = 116.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.51/449.07 = 116.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.51x = 449.07 × 116.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.51x = 52,408.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,408.71/299.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.98

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