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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.76, 450.78 and 163.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.76, 450.78 and 163.87 is: 245.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.76 : 450.78 = 163.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.76/450.78 = 163.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.76x = 450.78 × 163.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.76x = 73,869.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,869.32/300.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.61

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