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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.79, 449.19 and 162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.79, 449.19 and 162.54 is: 243.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.79 : 449.19 = 162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.79/449.19 = 162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.79x = 449.19 × 162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.79x = 73,011.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,011.34/299.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.54

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