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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.55, 448.75 and 162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.55, 448.75 and 162.42 is: 243.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.55 : 448.75 = 162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.55/448.75 = 162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.55x = 448.75 × 162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.55x = 72,885.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,885.98/299.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.32

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