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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.49, 456.97 and 165.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.49, 456.97 and 165.68 is: 248.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.49 : 456.97 = 165.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.49/456.97 = 165.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.49x = 456.97 × 165.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.49x = 75,710.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,710.79/304.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.65

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