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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.80, 450.68 and 163.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.80, 450.68 and 163.54 is: 245.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.80 : 450.68 = 163.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.80/450.68 = 163.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.80x = 450.68 × 163.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.80x = 73,704.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,704.21/300.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.03

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