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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.62, 449.11 and 117.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.62, 449.11 and 117.01 is: 175.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.62 : 449.11 = 117.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.62/449.11 = 117.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.62x = 449.11 × 117.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.62x = 52,549.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,549.38/299.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.39

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