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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.25, 451.55 and 164.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.25, 451.55 and 164.00 is: 245.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.25 : 451.55 = 164.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.25/451.55 = 164.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.25x = 451.55 × 164.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.25x = 74,051.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,051.12/301.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.82

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