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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.12, 454.36 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.12, 454.36 and 164.32 is: 246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.12 : 454.36 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.12/454.36 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.12x = 454.36 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.12x = 74,660.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,660.44/303.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.31

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