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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.90, 451.62 and 163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.90, 451.62 and 163.92 is: 246.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.90 : 451.62 = 163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.90/451.62 = 163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.90x = 451.62 × 163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.90x = 74,029.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,029.55/300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.03

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