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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.79, 450.46 and 163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.79, 450.46 and 163.49 is: 244.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.79 : 450.46 = 163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.79/450.46 = 163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.79x = 450.46 × 163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.79x = 73,647.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,647.46/300.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.85

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