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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.21, 450.42 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.21, 450.42 and 163.08 is: 244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.21 : 450.42 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.21/450.42 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.21x = 450.42 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.21x = 73,454.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,454.49/300.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.68

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