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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.13, 448.82 and 162.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.13, 448.82 and 162.27 is: 243.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.13 : 448.82 = 162.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.13/448.82 = 162.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.13x = 448.82 × 162.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.13x = 72,830.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,830.02/299.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.47

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