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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.52, 449.52 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.52, 449.52 and 162.66 is: 244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.52 : 449.52 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.52/449.52 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.52x = 449.52 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.52x = 73,118.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,118.92/299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.12

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