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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.86, 450.94 and 163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.86, 450.94 and 163.60 is: 245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.86 : 450.94 = 163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.86/450.94 = 163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.86x = 450.94 × 163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.86x = 73,773.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,773.78/300.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.21

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