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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.63, 449.46 and 104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.63, 449.46 and 104.67 is: 157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.63 : 449.46 = 104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.63/449.46 = 104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.63x = 449.46 × 104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.63x = 47,044.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,044.98/299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.01

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