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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.48, 449.73 and 163.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.48, 449.73 and 163.17 is: 244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.48 : 449.73 = 163.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.48/449.73 = 163.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.48x = 449.73 × 163.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.48x = 73,382.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,382.44/300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.22

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