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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.60, 451.08 and 163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.60, 451.08 and 163.62 is: 245.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.60 : 451.08 = 163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.60/451.08 = 163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.60x = 451.08 × 163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.60x = 73,805.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,805.71/300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.53

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