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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.63, 449.03 and 162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.63, 449.03 and 162.74 is: 243.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.63 : 449.03 = 162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.63/449.03 = 162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.63x = 449.03 × 162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.63x = 73,072.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,072.08/299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.88

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