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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.21, 449.97 and 163.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.21, 449.97 and 163.37 is: 244.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.21 : 449.97 = 163.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.21/449.97 = 163.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.21x = 449.97 × 163.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.21x = 73,512.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,512.72/300.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.87

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