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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.37, 452.89 and 163.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.37, 452.89 and 163.11 is: 244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.37 : 452.89 = 163.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.37/452.89 = 163.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.37x = 452.89 × 163.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.37x = 73,872.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,872.79/302.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.32

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