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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.23, 452.35 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.23, 452.35 and 164.94 is: 246.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.23 : 452.35 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.23/452.35 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.23x = 452.35 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.23x = 74,610.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,610.61/302.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.87

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