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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.48, 452.70 and 165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.48, 452.70 and 165.16 is: 247.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.48 : 452.70 = 165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.48/452.70 = 165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.48x = 452.70 × 165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.48x = 74,767.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,767.93/302.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.18

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