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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.51, 450.93 and 163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.51, 450.93 and 163.55 is: 245.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.51 : 450.93 = 163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.51/450.93 = 163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.51x = 450.93 × 163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.51x = 73,747.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,747.35/300.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.41

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