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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.69, 453.62 and 165.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.69, 453.62 and 165.53 is: 248.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.69 : 453.62 = 165.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.69/453.62 = 165.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.69x = 453.62 × 165.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.69x = 75,084.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,084.62/302.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.06

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