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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.86, 454.35 and 166.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.86, 454.35 and 166.03 is: 249.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.86 : 454.35 = 166.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.86/454.35 = 166.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.86x = 454.35 × 166.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.86x = 75,435.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,435.73/302.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.08

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