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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.31, 453.15 and 165.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.31, 453.15 and 165.21 is: 247.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.31 : 453.15 = 165.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.31/453.15 = 165.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.31x = 453.15 × 165.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.31x = 74,864.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,864.91/302.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.64

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