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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.55, 449.37 and 107.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.55, 449.37 and 107.13 is: 160.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.55 : 449.37 = 107.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.55/449.37 = 107.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.55x = 449.37 × 107.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.55x = 48,141.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,141.01/299.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.71

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