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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.29, 453.20 and 165.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.29, 453.20 and 165.45 is: 248.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.29 : 453.20 = 165.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.29/453.20 = 165.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.29x = 453.20 × 165.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.29x = 74,982.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,982.35/302.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.05

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