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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.08, 455.73 and 165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.08, 455.73 and 165.25 is: 247.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.08 : 455.73 = 165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.08/455.73 = 165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.08x = 455.73 × 165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.08x = 75,310.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,310.93/304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.67

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