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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.26, 452.01 and 164.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.26, 452.01 and 164.14 is: 246.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.26 : 452.01 = 164.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.26/452.01 = 164.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.26x = 452.01 × 164.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.26x = 74,192.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,192.92/301.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.28

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