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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303, 454.56 and 166.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303, 454.56 and 166.17 is: 249.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303 : 454.56 = 166.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303/454.56 = 166.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303x = 454.56 × 166.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303x = 75,534.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,534.24/303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.29

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