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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.60, 449.60 and 169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.60, 449.60 and 169.60 is: 254.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.60 : 449.60 = 169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.60/449.60 = 169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.60x = 449.60 × 169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.60x = 76,252.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,252.16/299.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.51

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