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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.63, 416.25 and 163.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.63, 416.25 and 163.63 is: 225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.63 : 416.25 = 163.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.63/416.25 = 163.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.63x = 416.25 × 163.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.63x = 68,108.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,108.09/301.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.80

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