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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.57, 416.16 and 163.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.57, 416.16 and 163.57 is: 225.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.57 : 416.16 = 163.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.57/416.16 = 163.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.57x = 416.16 × 163.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.57x = 68,068.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,068.39/301.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.72

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