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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.33, 450.50 and 163.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.33, 450.50 and 163.53 is: 245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.33 : 450.50 = 163.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.33/450.50 = 163.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.33x = 450.50 × 163.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.33x = 73,669.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,669.45/300.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.30

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