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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.97, 451.98 and 164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.97, 451.98 and 164.68 is: 246.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.97 : 451.98 = 164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.97/451.98 = 164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.97x = 451.98 × 164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.97x = 74,430.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,430.94/301.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.48

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