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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.40, 450.81 and 163.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.40, 450.81 and 163.41 is: 245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.40 : 450.81 = 163.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.40/450.81 = 163.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.40x = 450.81 × 163.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.40x = 73,666.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,666.86/300.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.23

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