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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.76, 449.72 and 107.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.76, 449.72 and 107.42 is: 161.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.76 : 449.72 = 107.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.76/449.72 = 107.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.76x = 449.72 × 107.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.76x = 48,308.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,308.92/299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.16

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