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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.20, 449.00 and 162.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.20, 449.00 and 162.29 is: 243.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.20 : 449.00 = 162.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.20/449.00 = 162.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.20x = 449.00 × 162.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.20x = 72,865.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,865.15/299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.54

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