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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.06, 451.43 and 163.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.06, 451.43 and 163.78 is: 245.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.06 : 451.43 = 163.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.06/451.43 = 163.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.06x = 451.43 × 163.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.06x = 73,935.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,935.21/301.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.58

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