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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.24, 452.20 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.24, 452.20 and 164.62 is: 247.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.24 : 452.20 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.24/452.20 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.24x = 452.20 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.24x = 74,441.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,441.16/301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.12

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