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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.74, 449.51 and 162.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.74, 449.51 and 162.65 is: 243.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.74 : 449.51 = 162.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.74/449.51 = 162.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.74x = 449.51 × 162.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.74x = 73,112.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,112.80/299.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.92

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