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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.31, 454.49 and 165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.31, 454.49 and 165.62 is: 248.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.31 : 454.49 = 165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.31/454.49 = 165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.31x = 454.49 × 165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.31x = 75,271.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,271.82/302.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.99

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