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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.66, 449.49 and 104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.66, 449.49 and 104.66 is: 156.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.66 : 449.49 = 104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.66/449.49 = 104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.66x = 449.49 × 104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.66x = 47,041.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,041.38/299.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.99

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