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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.82, 449.73 and 107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.82, 449.73 and 107.40 is: 161.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.82 : 449.73 = 107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.82/449.73 = 107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.82x = 449.73 × 107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.82x = 48,301.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,301.00/299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.10

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