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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.48, 451.87 and 164.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.48, 451.87 and 164.59 is: 246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.48 : 451.87 = 164.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.48/451.87 = 164.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.48x = 451.87 × 164.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.48x = 74,373.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,373.28/301.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.69

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