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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.20, 415.65 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.20, 415.65 and 163.20 is: 225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.20 : 415.65 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.20/415.65 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.20x = 415.65 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.20x = 67,832.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,832.00/301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.21

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