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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.52, 455.35 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.52, 455.35 and 164.70 is: 247.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.52 : 455.35 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.52/455.35 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.52x = 455.35 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.52x = 74,996.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,996.15/303.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.09

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