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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.77, 449.48 and 117.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.77, 449.48 and 117.11 is: 175.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.77 : 449.48 = 117.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.77/449.48 = 117.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.77x = 449.48 × 117.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.77x = 52,640.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,640.02/299.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.60

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