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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.63, 449.58 and 171.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.63, 449.58 and 171.38 is: 257.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.63 : 449.58 = 171.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.63/449.58 = 171.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.63x = 449.58 × 171.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.63x = 77,046.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,046.77/299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.14

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