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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.86, 449.46 and 117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.86, 449.46 and 117.16 is: 175.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.86 : 449.46 = 117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.86/449.46 = 117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.86x = 449.46 × 117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.86x = 52,658.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,658.73/299.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.61

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