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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.68, 449.60 and 107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.68, 449.60 and 107.28 is: 160.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.68 : 449.60 = 107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.68/449.60 = 107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.68x = 449.60 × 107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.68x = 48,233.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,233.09/299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.95

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