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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.64, 449.16 and 162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.64, 449.16 and 162.40 is: 243.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.64 : 449.16 = 162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.64/449.16 = 162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.64x = 449.16 × 162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.64x = 72,942.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,942.69/299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.43

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