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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.18, 450.12 and 163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.18, 450.12 and 163.18 is: 244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.18 : 450.12 = 163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.18/450.12 = 163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.18x = 450.12 × 163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.18x = 73,450.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,450.58/300.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.69

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