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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.58, 449.34 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.58, 449.34 and 104.55 is: 156.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.58 : 449.34 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.58/449.34 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.58x = 449.34 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.58x = 46,978.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,978.50/299.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.81

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