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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.65, 452.81 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.65, 452.81 and 164.80 is: 247.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.65 : 452.81 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.65/452.81 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.65x = 452.81 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.65x = 74,623.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,623.09/301.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.38

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