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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.88, 453 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.88, 453 and 164.94 is: 247.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.88 : 453 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.88/453 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.88x = 453 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.88x = 74,717.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,717.82/301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.51

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