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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.28, 451.20 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.28, 451.20 and 164.12 is: 245.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.28 : 451.20 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.28/451.20 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.28x = 451.20 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.28x = 74,050.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,050.94/301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.79

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