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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.33, 450.77 and 163.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.33, 450.77 and 163.51 is: 245.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.33 : 450.77 = 163.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.33/450.77 = 163.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.33x = 450.77 × 163.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.33x = 73,705.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,705.40/300.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.41

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