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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.68, 453.60 and 165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.68, 453.60 and 165.56 is: 248.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.68 : 453.60 = 165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.68/453.60 = 165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.68x = 453.60 × 165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.68x = 75,098.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,098.02/302.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.11

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