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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.83, 450.01 and 163.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.83, 450.01 and 163.01 is: 244.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.83 : 450.01 = 163.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.83/450.01 = 163.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.83x = 450.01 × 163.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.83x = 73,356.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,356.13/299.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.66

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