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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.73, 453.11 and 165.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.73, 453.11 and 165.43 is: 247.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.73 : 453.11 = 165.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.73/453.11 = 165.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.73x = 453.11 × 165.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.73x = 74,957.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,957.16/302.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.61

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