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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.35, 449.09 and 162.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.35, 449.09 and 162.35 is: 243.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.35 : 449.09 = 162.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.35/449.09 = 162.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.35x = 449.09 × 162.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.35x = 72,912.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,912.44/299.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.57

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