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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.70, 448.62 and 162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.70, 448.62 and 162.40 is: 243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.70 : 448.62 = 162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.70/448.62 = 162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.70x = 448.62 × 162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.70x = 72,856.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,856.20/299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.10

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