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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.78, 450.62 and 163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.78, 450.62 and 163.62 is: 245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.78 : 450.62 = 163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.78/450.62 = 163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.78x = 450.62 × 163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.78x = 73,730.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,730.44/300.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.13

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