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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.58, 454.10 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.58, 454.10 and 165.60 is: 248.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.58 : 454.10 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.58/454.10 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.58x = 454.10 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.58x = 75,198.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,198.13/302.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.52

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