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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.83, 449.48 and 117.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.83, 449.48 and 117.35 is: 175.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.83 : 449.48 = 117.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.83/449.48 = 117.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.83x = 449.48 × 117.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.83x = 52,748.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,748.74/299.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.93

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