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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.64, 449.54 and 117.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.64, 449.54 and 117.05 is: 175.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.64 : 449.54 = 117.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.64/449.54 = 117.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.64x = 449.54 × 117.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.64x = 52,615.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,615.82/299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.60

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