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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.80, 450.60 and 163.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.80, 450.60 and 163.64 is: 245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.80 : 450.60 = 163.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.80/450.60 = 163.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.80x = 450.60 × 163.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.80x = 73,736.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,736.18/300.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.13

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