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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.53, 453.60 and 165.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.53, 453.60 and 165.47 is: 248.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.53 : 453.60 = 165.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.53/453.60 = 165.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.53x = 453.60 × 165.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.53x = 75,056.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,056.36/302.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.10

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