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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.68, 449.96 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.68, 449.96 and 163.20 is: 245.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.68 : 449.96 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.68/449.96 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.68x = 449.96 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.68x = 73,433.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,433.47/299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.04

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