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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.52, 453.92 and 165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.52, 453.92 and 165.56 is: 248.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.52 : 453.92 = 165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.52/453.92 = 165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.52x = 453.92 × 165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.52x = 75,151.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,151.00/302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.42

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