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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.13, 453.33 and 165.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.13, 453.33 and 165.17 is: 247.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.13 : 453.33 = 165.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.13/453.33 = 165.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.13x = 453.33 × 165.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.13x = 74,877.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,877.65/302.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.83

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