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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.91, 449.97 and 163.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.91, 449.97 and 163.06 is: 244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.91 : 449.97 = 163.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.91/449.97 = 163.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.91x = 449.97 × 163.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.91x = 73,372.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,372.11/299.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.65

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