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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.03, 449.76 and 162.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.03, 449.76 and 162.91 is: 244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.03 : 449.76 = 162.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.03/449.76 = 162.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.03x = 449.76 × 162.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.03x = 73,271.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,271.57/300.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.22

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