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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 449.85 and 162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 449.85 and 162.94 is: 244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 449.85 = 162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/449.85 = 162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 449.85 × 162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 73,298.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,298.56/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.30

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