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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.37, 452.24 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.37, 452.24 and 164.48 is: 246.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.37 : 452.24 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.37/452.24 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.37x = 452.24 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.37x = 74,384.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,384.44/301.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.82

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