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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.20, 450.50 and 163.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.20, 450.50 and 163.29 is: 245.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.20 : 450.50 = 163.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.20/450.50 = 163.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.20x = 450.50 × 163.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.20x = 73,559.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,559.08/300.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.04

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