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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.58, 449.36 and 107.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.58, 449.36 and 107.16 is: 160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.58 : 449.36 = 107.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.58/449.36 = 107.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.58x = 449.36 × 107.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.58x = 48,153.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,153.42/299.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.74

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