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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.78, 451.08 and 163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.78, 451.08 and 163.74 is: 245.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.78 : 451.08 = 163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.78/451.08 = 163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.78x = 451.08 × 163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.78x = 73,859.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,859.84/300.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.56

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