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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.57, 449.40 and 107.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.57, 449.40 and 107.18 is: 160.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.57 : 449.40 = 107.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.57/449.40 = 107.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.57x = 449.40 × 107.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.57x = 48,166.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,166.69/299.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.79

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