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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.44, 450.45 and 163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.44, 450.45 and 163.55 is: 245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.44 : 450.45 = 163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.44/450.45 = 163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.44x = 450.45 × 163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.44x = 73,671.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,671.10/300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.21

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