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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.33, 452.27 and 164.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.33, 452.27 and 164.51 is: 246.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.33 : 452.27 = 164.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.33/452.27 = 164.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.33x = 452.27 × 164.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.33x = 74,402.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,402.94/301.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.92

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