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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.96, 451.56 and 163.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.96, 451.56 and 163.83 is: 245.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.96 : 451.56 = 163.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.96/451.56 = 163.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.96x = 451.56 × 163.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.96x = 73,979.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,979.07/300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.81

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