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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.19, 448.97 and 162.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.19, 448.97 and 162.23 is: 243.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.19 : 448.97 = 162.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.19/448.97 = 162.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.19x = 448.97 × 162.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.19x = 72,836.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,836.71/299.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.45

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