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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.31, 450.46 and 164.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.31, 450.46 and 164.23 is: 246.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.31 : 450.46 = 164.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.31/450.46 = 164.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.31x = 450.46 × 164.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.31x = 73,978.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,978.12/300.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.34

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