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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302, 452.04 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302, 452.04 and 164.72 is: 246.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302 : 452.04 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302/452.04 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302x = 452.04 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302x = 74,460.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,460.03/302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.56

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