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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.99, 448.55 and 162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.99, 448.55 and 162.16 is: 243.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.99 : 448.55 = 162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.99/448.55 = 162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.99x = 448.55 × 162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.99x = 72,733.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,733.81/298.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.27

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