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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.82, 450.13 and 162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.82, 450.13 and 162.94 is: 244.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.82 : 450.13 = 162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.82/450.13 = 162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.82x = 450.13 × 162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.82x = 73,344.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,344.18/299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.63

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