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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.08, 451.76 and 163.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.08, 451.76 and 163.96 is: 246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.08 : 451.76 = 163.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.08/451.76 = 163.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.08x = 451.76 × 163.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.08x = 74,070.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,070.93/301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.02

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