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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.10, 448.89 and 162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.10, 448.89 and 162.24 is: 243.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.10 : 448.89 = 162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.10/448.89 = 162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.10x = 448.89 × 162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.10x = 72,827.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,827.91/299.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.49

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