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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.51, 449.32 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.51, 449.32 and 104.54 is: 156.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.51 : 449.32 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.51/449.32 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.51x = 449.32 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.51x = 46,971.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,971.91/299.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.83

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