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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.76, 449.72 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.76, 449.72 and 104.76 is: 157.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.76 : 449.72 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.76/449.72 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.76x = 449.72 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.76x = 47,112.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,112.67/299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.17

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