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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.81, 416.50 and 163.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.81, 416.50 and 163.81 is: 226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.81 : 416.50 = 163.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.81/416.50 = 163.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.81x = 416.50 × 163.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.81x = 68,228.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,228.11/301.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.06

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