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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.37, 450.74 and 163.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.37, 450.74 and 163.48 is: 245.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.37 : 450.74 = 163.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.37/450.74 = 163.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.37x = 450.74 × 163.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.37x = 73,686.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,686.98/300.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.32

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