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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.85, 449.92 and 169.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.85, 449.92 and 169.99 is: 255.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.85 : 449.92 = 169.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.85/449.92 = 169.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.85x = 449.92 × 169.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.85x = 76,481.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,481.90/299.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.07

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