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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.78, 449.76 and 117.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.78, 449.76 and 117.11 is: 175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.78 : 449.76 = 117.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.78/449.76 = 117.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.78x = 449.76 × 117.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.78x = 52,671.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,671.39/299.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.70

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