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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.75, 416.42 and 163.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.75, 416.42 and 163.75 is: 225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.75 : 416.42 = 163.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.75/416.42 = 163.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.75x = 416.42 × 163.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.75x = 68,188.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,188.78/301.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.98

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