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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.48, 450.68 and 163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.48, 450.68 and 163.56 is: 245.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.48 : 450.68 = 163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.48/450.68 = 163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.48x = 450.68 × 163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.48x = 73,713.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,713.22/300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.32

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