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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.91, 454.62 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.91, 454.62 and 166.08 is: 249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.91 : 454.62 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.91/454.62 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.91x = 454.62 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.91x = 75,503.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,503.29/302.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.26

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