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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.85, 451.35 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.85, 451.35 and 163.86 is: 245.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.85 : 451.35 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.85/451.35 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.85x = 451.35 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.85x = 73,957.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,957.39/300.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.83

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