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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.77, 449.66 and 117.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.77, 449.66 and 117.13 is: 175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.77 : 449.66 = 117.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.77/449.66 = 117.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.77x = 449.66 × 117.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.77x = 52,668.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,668.68/299.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.70

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