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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.62, 449.37 and 116.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.62, 449.37 and 116.95 is: 175.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.62 : 449.37 = 116.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.62/449.37 = 116.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.62x = 449.37 × 116.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.62x = 52,553.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,553.82/299.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.40

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