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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.34, 451.66 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.34, 451.66 and 164.50 is: 246.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.34 : 451.66 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.34/451.66 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.34x = 451.66 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.34x = 74,296.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,296.53/301.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.56

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