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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.09, 449.07 and 162.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.09, 449.07 and 162.39 is: 243.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.09 : 449.07 = 162.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.09/449.07 = 162.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.09x = 449.07 × 162.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.09x = 72,924.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,924.48/299.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.83

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