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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.63, 449.12 and 104.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.63, 449.12 and 104.45 is: 156.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.63 : 449.12 = 104.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.63/449.12 = 104.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.63x = 449.12 × 104.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.63x = 46,907.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,907.82/299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.56

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