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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.57, 452.36 and 162.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.57, 452.36 and 162.83 is: 244.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.57 : 452.36 = 162.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.57/452.36 = 162.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.57x = 452.36 × 162.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.57x = 73,659.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,659.32/301.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.25

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