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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.53, 449.34 and 162.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.53, 449.34 and 162.59 is: 243.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.53 : 449.34 = 162.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.53/449.34 = 162.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.53x = 449.34 × 162.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.53x = 73,059.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,059.31/299.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.92

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