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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.17, 421.13 and 165.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.17, 421.13 and 165.29 is: 228.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.17 : 421.13 = 165.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.17/421.13 = 165.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.17x = 421.13 × 165.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.17x = 69,606.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,606.89/305.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.09

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