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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.95, 450.16 and 162.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.95, 450.16 and 162.86 is: 244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.95 : 450.16 = 162.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.95/450.16 = 162.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.95x = 450.16 × 162.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.95x = 73,312.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,312.93/299.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.41

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