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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300, 450.03 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300, 450.03 and 162.90 is: 244.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300 : 450.03 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300/450.03 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300x = 450.03 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300x = 73,309.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,309.89/300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.37

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