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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.60, 452.47 and 164.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.60, 452.47 and 164.61 is: 246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.60 : 452.47 = 164.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.60/452.47 = 164.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.60x = 452.47 × 164.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.60x = 74,481.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,481.09/301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.95

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