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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.98, 452.63 and 165.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.98, 452.63 and 165.09 is: 247.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.98 : 452.63 = 165.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.98/452.63 = 165.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.98x = 452.63 × 165.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.98x = 74,723.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,723.86/301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.45

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