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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.62, 449.23 and 162.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.62, 449.23 and 162.73 is: 243.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.62 : 449.23 = 162.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.62/449.23 = 162.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.62x = 449.23 × 162.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.62x = 73,103.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,103.20/299.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.99

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