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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.51, 451.17 and 164.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.51, 451.17 and 164.03 is: 246.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.51 : 451.17 = 164.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.51/451.17 = 164.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.51x = 451.17 × 164.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.51x = 74,003.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,003.16/300.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.26

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