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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.62, 449.05 and 162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.62, 449.05 and 162.33 is: 243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.62 : 449.05 = 162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.62/449.05 = 162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.62x = 449.05 × 162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.62x = 72,894.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,894.29/299.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.29

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