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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.50, 452.16 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.50, 452.16 and 164.70 is: 247.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.50 : 452.16 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.50/452.16 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.50x = 452.16 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.50x = 74,470.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,470.75/301.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.00

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