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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.60, 448.84 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.60, 448.84 and 170.96 is: 256.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.60 : 448.84 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.60/448.84 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.60x = 448.84 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.60x = 76,733.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,733.69/299.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.12

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