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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.44, 453.72 and 165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.44, 453.72 and 165.40 is: 248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.44 : 453.72 = 165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.44/453.72 = 165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.44x = 453.72 × 165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.44x = 75,045.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,045.29/302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.13

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