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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.24, 450.71 and 163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.24, 450.71 and 163.55 is: 245.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.24 : 450.71 = 163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.24/450.71 = 163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.24x = 450.71 × 163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.24x = 73,715.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,715.46/300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.52

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