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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.99, 449.81 and 117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.99, 449.81 and 117.17 is: 175.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.99 : 449.81 = 117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.99/449.81 = 117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.99x = 449.81 × 117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.99x = 52,705.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,705.12/299.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.69

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