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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.78, 449.58 and 117.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.78, 449.58 and 117.13 is: 175.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.78 : 449.58 = 117.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.78/449.58 = 117.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.78x = 449.58 × 117.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.78x = 52,659.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,659.31/299.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.66

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