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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.20, 452 and 164.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.20, 452 and 164.29 is: 246.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.20 : 452 = 164.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.20/452 = 164.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.20x = 452 × 164.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.20x = 74,259.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,259.08/301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.54

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