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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.75, 449.43 and 116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.75, 449.43 and 116.93 is: 175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.75 : 449.43 = 116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.75/449.43 = 116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.75x = 449.43 × 116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.75x = 52,551.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,551.85/299.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.32

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