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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.64, 449.46 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.64, 449.46 and 104.58 is: 156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.64 : 449.46 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.64/449.46 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.64x = 449.46 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.64x = 47,006.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,006.56/299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.88

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