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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.17, 450.97 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.17, 450.97 and 163.28 is: 245.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.17 : 450.97 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.17/450.97 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.17x = 450.97 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.17x = 73,635.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,635.10/300.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.31

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