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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.20, 450.47 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.20, 450.47 and 163.26 is: 244.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.20 : 450.47 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.20/450.47 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.20x = 450.47 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.20x = 73,541.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,541.29/300.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.97

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