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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.05, 449.36 and 162.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.05, 449.36 and 162.19 is: 243.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.05 : 449.36 = 162.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.05/449.36 = 162.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.05x = 449.36 × 162.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.05x = 72,881.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,881.70/299.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.71

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