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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.67, 450.88 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.67, 450.88 and 163.68 is: 245.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.67 : 450.88 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.67/450.88 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.67x = 450.88 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.67x = 73,796.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,796.97/300.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.44

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