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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.88, 449.66 and 162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.88, 449.66 and 162.80 is: 244.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.88 : 449.66 = 162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.88/449.66 = 162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.88x = 449.66 × 162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.88x = 73,204.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,204.65/299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.11

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