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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.19, 451.37 and 164.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.19, 451.37 and 164.03 is: 245.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.19 : 451.37 = 164.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.19/451.37 = 164.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.19x = 451.37 × 164.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.19x = 74,036.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,036.37/301.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.82

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