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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.66, 452.68 and 164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.66, 452.68 and 164.79 is: 247.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.66 : 452.68 = 164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.66/452.68 = 164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.66x = 452.68 × 164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.66x = 74,596.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,596.73/301.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.29

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