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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.98, 450.15 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.98, 450.15 and 163.13 is: 244.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.98 : 450.15 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.98/450.15 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.98x = 450.15 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.98x = 73,432.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,432.97/299.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.80

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