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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.05, 453.21 and 165.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.05, 453.21 and 165.03 is: 247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.05 : 453.21 = 165.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.05/453.21 = 165.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.05x = 453.21 × 165.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.05x = 74,793.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,793.25/302.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.62

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