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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.68, 449.58 and 117.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.68, 449.58 and 117.09 is: 175.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.68 : 449.58 = 117.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.68/449.58 = 117.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.68x = 449.58 × 117.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.68x = 52,641.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,641.32/299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.66

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