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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.60, 449.64 and 162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.60, 449.64 and 162.74 is: 244.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.60 : 449.64 = 162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.60/449.64 = 162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.60x = 449.64 × 162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.60x = 73,174.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,174.41/299.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.24

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