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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.86, 451.35 and 164.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.86, 451.35 and 164.03 is: 246.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.86 : 451.35 = 164.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.86/451.35 = 164.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.86x = 451.35 × 164.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.86x = 74,034.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,034.94/300.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.08

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