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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.99, 450.16 and 117.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.99, 450.16 and 117.37 is: 176.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.99 : 450.16 = 117.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.99/450.16 = 117.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.99x = 450.16 × 117.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.99x = 52,834.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,834.69/299.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.12

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