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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.37, 450.24 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.37, 450.24 and 163.12 is: 244.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.37 : 450.24 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.37/450.24 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.37x = 450.24 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.37x = 73,442.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,442.33/300.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.51

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