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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.33, 449.27 and 162.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.33, 449.27 and 162.51 is: 243.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.33 : 449.27 = 162.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.33/449.27 = 162.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.33x = 449.27 × 162.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.33x = 73,010.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,010.06/299.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.92

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