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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.59, 450.50 and 163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.59, 450.50 and 163.35 is: 244.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.59 : 450.50 = 163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.59/450.50 = 163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.59x = 450.50 × 163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.59x = 73,588.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,588.36/300.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.82

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