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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.78, 449.64 and 117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.78, 449.64 and 117.17 is: 175.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.78 : 449.64 = 117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.78/449.64 = 117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.78x = 449.64 × 117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.78x = 52,684.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,684.32/299.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.74

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