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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.13, 449.24 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.13, 449.24 and 161.12 is: 241.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.13 : 449.24 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.13/449.24 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.13x = 449.24 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.13x = 72,379.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,379.10/300.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.16

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