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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.99, 454.62 and 164.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.99, 454.62 and 164.14 is: 246.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.99 : 454.62 = 164.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.99/454.62 = 164.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.99x = 454.62 × 164.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.99x = 74,621.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,621.33/302.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.28

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