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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.58, 449.61 and 107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.58, 449.61 and 107.34 is: 161.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.58 : 449.61 = 107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.58/449.61 = 107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.58x = 449.61 × 107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.58x = 48,261.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,261.14/299.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.10

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