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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.64, 449.43 and 107.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.64, 449.43 and 107.13 is: 160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.64 : 449.43 = 107.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.64/449.43 = 107.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.64x = 449.43 × 107.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.64x = 48,147.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,147.44/299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.68

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