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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.40, 453.18 and 165.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.40, 453.18 and 165.54 is: 248.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.40 : 453.18 = 165.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.40/453.18 = 165.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.40x = 453.18 × 165.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.40x = 75,019.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,019.42/302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.08

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