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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.62, 453.72 and 165.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.62, 453.72 and 165.73 is: 248.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.62 : 453.72 = 165.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.62/453.72 = 165.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.62x = 453.72 × 165.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.62x = 75,195.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,195.02/302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.48

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