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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.72, 449.66 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.72, 449.66 and 162.88 is: 244.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.72 : 449.66 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.72/449.66 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.72x = 449.66 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.72x = 73,240.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,240.62/299.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.36

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