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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.54, 449.18 and 162.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.54, 449.18 and 162.38 is: 243.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.54 : 449.18 = 162.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.54/449.18 = 162.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.54x = 449.18 × 162.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.54x = 72,937.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,937.04/299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.50

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