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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.20, 453 and 165.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.20, 453 and 165.27 is: 247.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.20 : 453 = 165.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.20/453 = 165.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.20x = 453 × 165.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.20x = 74,867.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,867.31/302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.74

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