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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.18, 451.84 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.18, 451.84 and 164.32 is: 246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.18 : 451.84 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.18/451.84 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.18x = 451.84 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.18x = 74,246.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,246.35/301.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.52

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