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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.56, 449.21 and 162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.56, 449.21 and 162.58 is: 243.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.56 : 449.21 = 162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.56/449.21 = 162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.56x = 449.21 × 162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.56x = 73,029.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,029.50/299.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.79

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