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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.75, 451.14 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.75, 451.14 and 164.40 is: 246.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.75 : 451.14 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.75/451.14 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.75x = 451.14 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.75x = 74,167.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,167.42/300.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.61

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