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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.01, 450.18 and 163.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.01, 450.18 and 163.05 is: 244.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.01 : 450.18 = 163.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.01/450.18 = 163.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.01x = 450.18 × 163.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.01x = 73,401.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,401.85/300.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.66

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