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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.66, 449.32 and 104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.66, 449.32 and 104.56 is: 156.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.66 : 449.32 = 104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.66/449.32 = 104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.66x = 449.32 × 104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.66x = 46,980.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,980.90/299.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.78

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