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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.23, 453.85 and 165.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.23, 453.85 and 165.93 is: 248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.23 : 453.85 = 165.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.23/453.85 = 165.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.23x = 453.85 × 165.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.23x = 75,307.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,307.33/303.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.35

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