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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.20, 452.07 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.20, 452.07 and 164.40 is: 246.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.20 : 452.07 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.20/452.07 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.20x = 452.07 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.20x = 74,320.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,320.31/301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.75

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