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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.37, 448.64 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.37, 448.64 and 162.12 is: 242.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.37 : 448.64 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.37/448.64 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.37x = 448.64 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.37x = 72,733.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,733.52/299.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.96

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