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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.94, 454.41 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.94, 454.41 and 166.32 is: 249.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.94 : 454.41 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.94/454.41 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.94x = 454.41 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.94x = 75,577.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,577.47/302.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.48

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