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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.62, 449.47 and 104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.62, 449.47 and 104.60 is: 156.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.62 : 449.47 = 104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.62/449.47 = 104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.62x = 449.47 × 104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.62x = 47,014.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,014.56/299.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.91

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