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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.70, 449.62 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.70, 449.62 and 117.15 is: 175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.70 : 449.62 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.70/449.62 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.70x = 449.62 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.70x = 52,670.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,670.86/299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.75

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