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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.74, 452.99 and 165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.74, 452.99 and 165.92 is: 248.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.74 : 452.99 = 165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.74/452.99 = 165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.74x = 452.99 × 165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.74x = 75,158.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,158.25/302.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.26

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