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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.32, 450.72 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.32, 450.72 and 161.60 is: 242.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.32 : 450.72 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.32/450.72 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.32x = 450.72 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.32x = 72,836.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,836.35/300.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.53

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