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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.07, 451.24 and 163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.07, 451.24 and 163.91 is: 245.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.07 : 451.24 = 163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.07/451.24 = 163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.07x = 451.24 × 163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.07x = 73,963.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,963.47/301.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.67

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