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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.65, 451.31 and 163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.65, 451.31 and 163.80 is: 245.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.65 : 451.31 = 163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.65/451.31 = 163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.65x = 451.31 × 163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.65x = 73,923.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,923.76/300.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.88

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