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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.94, 449.98 and 107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.94, 449.98 and 107.58 is: 161.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.94 : 449.98 = 107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.94/449.98 = 107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.94x = 449.98 × 107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.94x = 48,408.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,408.85/299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.40

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