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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.98, 451.65 and 164.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.98, 451.65 and 164.13 is: 246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.98 : 451.65 = 164.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.98/451.65 = 164.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.98x = 451.65 × 164.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.98x = 74,129.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,129.31/300.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.30

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