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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.47, 449.73 and 163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.47, 449.73 and 163.18 is: 244.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.47 : 449.73 = 163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.47/449.73 = 163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.47x = 449.73 × 163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.47x = 73,385.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,385.82/300.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.23

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