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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.46, 449.20 and 162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.46, 449.20 and 162.58 is: 243.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.46 : 449.20 = 162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.46/449.20 = 162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.46x = 449.20 × 162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.46x = 73,030.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,030.94/299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.88

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