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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.52, 421.61 and 165.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.52, 421.61 and 165.63 is: 228.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.52 : 421.61 = 165.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.52/421.61 = 165.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.52x = 421.61 × 165.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.52x = 69,831.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,831.90/305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.57

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