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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.27, 448.95 and 162.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.27, 448.95 and 162.27 is: 243.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.27 : 448.95 = 162.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.27/448.95 = 162.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.27x = 448.95 × 162.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.27x = 72,851.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,851.12/299.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.43

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