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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.76, 449.88 and 117.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.76, 449.88 and 117.14 is: 175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.76 : 449.88 = 117.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.76/449.88 = 117.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.76x = 449.88 × 117.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.76x = 52,696.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,696.69/299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.80

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