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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.44, 451.95 and 164.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.44, 451.95 and 164.55 is: 246.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.44 : 451.95 = 164.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.44/451.95 = 164.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.44x = 451.95 × 164.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.44x = 74,368.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,368.37/301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.71

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