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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.40, 450.59 and 163.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.40, 450.59 and 163.72 is: 245.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.40 : 450.59 = 163.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.40/450.59 = 163.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.40x = 450.59 × 163.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.40x = 73,768.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,768.34/300.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.57

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