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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.46, 453.80 and 165.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.46, 453.80 and 165.33 is: 248.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.46 : 453.80 = 165.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.46/453.80 = 165.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.46x = 453.80 × 165.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.46x = 75,025.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,025.93/302.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.05

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