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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.69, 449.44 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.69, 449.44 and 117.15 is: 175.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.69 : 449.44 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.69/449.44 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.69x = 449.44 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.69x = 52,651.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,651.31/299.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.69

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