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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.76, 449.56 and 107.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.76, 449.56 and 107.38 is: 161.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.76 : 449.56 = 107.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.76/449.56 = 107.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.76x = 449.56 × 107.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.76x = 48,273.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,273.75/299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.04

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