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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.46, 451.80 and 164.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.46, 451.80 and 164.21 is: 246.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.46 : 451.80 = 164.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.46/451.80 = 164.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.46x = 451.80 × 164.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.46x = 74,190.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,190.08/301.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.10

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