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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.47, 451.69 and 164.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.47, 451.69 and 164.45 is: 246.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.47 : 451.69 = 164.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.47/451.69 = 164.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.47x = 451.69 × 164.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.47x = 74,279.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,279.52/301.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.39

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