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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.38, 449.19 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.38, 449.19 and 162.52 is: 243.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.38 : 449.19 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.38/449.19 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.38x = 449.19 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.38x = 73,002.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,002.36/299.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.85

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