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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.47, 453.71 and 165.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.47, 453.71 and 165.23 is: 247.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.47 : 453.71 = 165.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.47/453.71 = 165.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.47x = 453.71 × 165.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.47x = 74,966.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,966.50/302.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.85

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