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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.39, 449.36 and 162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.39, 449.36 and 162.54 is: 243.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.39 : 449.36 = 162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.39/449.36 = 162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.39x = 449.36 × 162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.39x = 73,041.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,041.07/299.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.97

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