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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.80, 451.98 and 163.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.80, 451.98 and 163.95 is: 246.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.80 : 451.98 = 163.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.80/451.98 = 163.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.80x = 451.98 × 163.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.80x = 74,102.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,102.12/300.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.35

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