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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.05, 450.86 and 163.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.05, 450.86 and 163.19 is: 245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.05 : 450.86 = 163.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.05/450.86 = 163.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.05x = 450.86 × 163.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.05x = 73,575.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,575.84/300.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.21

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