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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.60, 449.32 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.60, 449.32 and 116.96 is: 175.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.60 : 449.32 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.60/449.32 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.60x = 449.32 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.60x = 52,552.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,552.47/299.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.41

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