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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.71, 452.63 and 164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.71, 452.63 and 164.68 is: 247.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.71 : 452.63 = 164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.71/452.63 = 164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.71x = 452.63 × 164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.71x = 74,538.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,538.29/301.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.06

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