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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.74, 452.15 and 164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.74, 452.15 and 164.06 is: 246.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.74 : 452.15 = 164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.74/452.15 = 164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.74x = 452.15 × 164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.74x = 74,176.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,176.65/300.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.65

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