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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.86, 452.34 and 164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.86, 452.34 and 164.79 is: 246.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.86 : 452.34 = 164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.86/452.34 = 164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.86x = 452.34 × 164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.86x = 74,541.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,541.11/301.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.94

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