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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.89, 449.54 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.89, 449.54 and 114.66 is: 171.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.89 : 449.54 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.89/449.54 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.89x = 449.54 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.89x = 51,544.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,544.26/299.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.88

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