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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.91, 420.78 and 165.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.91, 420.78 and 165.03 is: 227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.91 : 420.78 = 165.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.91/420.78 = 165.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.91x = 420.78 × 165.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.91x = 69,439.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,439.86/304.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.74

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