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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.70, 449.37 and 107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.70, 449.37 and 107.34 is: 160.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.70 : 449.37 = 107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.70/449.37 = 107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.70x = 449.37 × 107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.70x = 48,235.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,235.38/299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.95

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