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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301, 415.38 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301, 415.38 and 163 is: 224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301 : 415.38 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301/415.38 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301x = 415.38 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301x = 67,706.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,706.94/301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.94

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