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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.01, 450.13 and 162.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.01, 450.13 and 162.89 is: 244.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.01 : 450.13 = 162.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.01/450.13 = 162.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.01x = 450.13 × 162.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.01x = 73,321.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,321.68/300.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.40

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