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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.71, 448.20 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.71, 448.20 and 162 is: 243.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.71 : 448.20 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.71/448.20 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.71x = 448.20 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.71x = 72,608.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,608.40/298.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.07

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