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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.86, 449.91 and 107.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.86, 449.91 and 107.62 is: 161.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.86 : 449.91 = 107.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.86/449.91 = 107.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.86x = 449.91 × 107.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.86x = 48,419.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,419.31/299.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.47

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