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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.39, 450.36 and 163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.39, 450.36 and 163.32 is: 244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.39 : 450.36 = 163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.39/450.36 = 163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.39x = 450.36 × 163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.39x = 73,552.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,552.80/300.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.86

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