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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.54, 454.01 and 165.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.54, 454.01 and 165.68 is: 248.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.54 : 454.01 = 165.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.54/454.01 = 165.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.54x = 454.01 × 165.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.54x = 75,218.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,218.52/302.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.63

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