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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.52, 449.34 and 169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.52, 449.34 and 169.58 is: 254.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.52 : 449.34 = 169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.52/449.34 = 169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.52x = 449.34 × 169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.52x = 76,197.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,197.94/299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.40

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