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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.54, 449.28 and 104.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.54, 449.28 and 104.47 is: 156.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.54 : 449.28 = 104.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.54/449.28 = 104.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.54x = 449.28 × 104.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.54x = 46,935.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,935.16/299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.69

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