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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.94, 450.11 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.94, 450.11 and 155.76 is: 233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.94 : 450.11 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.94/450.11 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.94x = 450.11 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.94x = 70,109.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,109.13/299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.74

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