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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.92, 454.38 and 166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.92, 454.38 and 166.02 is: 249.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.92 : 454.38 = 166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.92/454.38 = 166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.92x = 454.38 × 166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.92x = 75,436.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,436.17/302.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.03

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