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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.66, 454.18 and 165.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.66, 454.18 and 165.79 is: 248.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.66 : 454.18 = 165.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.66/454.18 = 165.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.66x = 454.18 × 165.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.66x = 75,298.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,298.50/302.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.79

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