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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.10, 418.27 and 165.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.10, 418.27 and 165.10 is: 227.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.10 : 418.27 = 165.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.10/418.27 = 165.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.10x = 418.27 × 165.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.10x = 69,054.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,054.92/303.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.83

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