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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.99, 454.78 and 166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.99, 454.78 and 166.10 is: 249.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.99 : 454.78 = 166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.99/454.78 = 166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.99x = 454.78 × 166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.99x = 75,536.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,536.27/302.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.31

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