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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.70, 448.83 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.70, 448.83 and 171.18 is: 256.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.70 : 448.83 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.70/448.83 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.70x = 448.83 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.70x = 76,830.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,830.72/299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.36

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