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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.35, 452.10 and 164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.35, 452.10 and 164.36 is: 246.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.35 : 452.10 = 164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.35/452.10 = 164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.35x = 452.10 × 164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.35x = 74,307.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,307.16/301.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.58

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