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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.16, 450.74 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.16, 450.74 and 163.86 is: 245.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.16 : 450.74 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.16/450.74 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.16x = 450.74 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.16x = 73,857.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,857.44/301.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.25

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