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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.24, 451.05 and 163.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.24, 451.05 and 163.25 is: 245.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.24 : 451.05 = 163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.24/451.05 = 163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.24x = 451.05 × 163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.24x = 73,631.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,631.66/300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.24

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