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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.06, 452.93 and 164.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.06, 452.93 and 164.78 is: 247.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 452.93 = 164.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/452.93 = 164.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 452.93 × 164.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 74,633.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,633.81/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.08

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