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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.49, 453.61 and 165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.49, 453.61 and 165.34 is: 247.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.49 : 453.61 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.49/453.61 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.49x = 453.61 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.49x = 74,999.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,999.88/302.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.94

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