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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.87, 452.60 and 164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.87, 452.60 and 164.98 is: 247.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.87 : 452.60 = 164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.87/452.60 = 164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.87x = 452.60 × 164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.87x = 74,669.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,669.12/301.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.36

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