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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.82, 449.94 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.82, 449.94 and 117.26 is: 175.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.82 : 449.94 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.82/449.94 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.82x = 449.94 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.82x = 52,761.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,761.71/299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.98

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