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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.02, 452.72 and 165.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.02, 452.72 and 165.03 is: 247.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.02 : 452.72 = 165.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.02/452.72 = 165.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.02x = 452.72 × 165.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.02x = 74,712.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,712.38/302.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.38

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