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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.02, 450.90 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.02, 450.90 and 163.68 is: 245.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.02 : 450.90 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.02/450.90 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.02x = 450.90 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.02x = 73,803.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,803.31/301.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.18

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