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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.49, 455.47 and 164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.49, 455.47 and 164.68 is: 247.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.49 : 455.47 = 164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.49/455.47 = 164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.49x = 455.47 × 164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.49x = 75,003.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,003.70/303.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.14

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