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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.27, 453.06 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.27, 453.06 and 165.24 is: 247.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.27 : 453.06 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.27/453.06 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.27x = 453.06 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.27x = 74,863.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,863.63/302.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.68

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