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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.79, 450.69 and 163.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.79, 450.69 and 163.54 is: 245.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.79 : 450.69 = 163.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.79/450.69 = 163.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.79x = 450.69 × 163.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.79x = 73,705.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,705.84/300.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.04

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