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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.03, 453.24 and 165.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.03, 453.24 and 165.17 is: 247.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.03 : 453.24 = 165.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.03/453.24 = 165.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.03x = 453.24 × 165.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.03x = 74,859.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,859.38/302.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.85

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