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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.54, 448.98 and 169.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.54, 448.98 and 169.45 is: 254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.54 : 448.98 = 169.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.54/448.98 = 169.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.54x = 448.98 × 169.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.54x = 76,081.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,081.77/299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.00

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