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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.10, 448.64 and 162.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.10, 448.64 and 162.41 is: 243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.10 : 448.64 = 162.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.10/448.64 = 162.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.10x = 448.64 × 162.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.10x = 72,863.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,863.62/299.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.61

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