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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.80, 449.40 and 117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.80, 449.40 and 117.10 is: 175.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.80 : 449.40 = 117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.80/449.40 = 117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.80x = 449.40 × 117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.80x = 52,622.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,622.55/299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.52

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