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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.00, 449.99 and 163.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.00, 449.99 and 163.01 is: 244.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.00 : 449.99 = 163.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.00/449.99 = 163.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.00x = 449.99 × 163.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.00x = 73,353.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,353.79/300.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.51

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