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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.49, 453.73 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.49, 453.73 and 165.50 is: 248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.49 : 453.73 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.49/453.73 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.49x = 453.73 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.49x = 75,092.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,092.32/302.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.25

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