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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.32, 453.72 and 163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.32, 453.72 and 163.60 is: 245.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.32 : 453.72 = 163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.32/453.72 = 163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.32x = 453.72 × 163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.32x = 74,228.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,228.59/302.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.53

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