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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.89, 449.52 and 117.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.89, 449.52 and 117.03 is: 175.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.89 : 449.52 = 117.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.89/449.52 = 117.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.89x = 449.52 × 117.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.89x = 52,607.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,607.03/299.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.42

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