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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.71, 451.80 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.71, 451.80 and 164.82 is: 246.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.71 : 451.80 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.71/451.80 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.71x = 451.80 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.71x = 74,465.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,465.68/301.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.81

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