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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.70, 453.54 and 165.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.70, 453.54 and 165.72 is: 248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.70 : 453.54 = 165.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.70/453.54 = 165.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.70x = 453.54 × 165.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.70x = 75,160.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,160.65/302.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.30

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