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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.32, 455.49 and 165.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.32, 455.49 and 165.29 is: 247.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.32 : 455.49 = 165.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.32/455.49 = 165.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.32x = 455.49 × 165.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.32x = 75,286.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,286.75/304.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.39

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