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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.73, 449.25 and 162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.73, 449.25 and 162.44 is: 243.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.73 : 449.25 = 162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.73/449.25 = 162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.73x = 449.25 × 162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.73x = 72,975.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,975.00/299.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.47

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