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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.10, 454.31 and 166.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.10, 454.31 and 166.09 is: 248.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.10 : 454.31 = 166.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.10/454.31 = 166.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.10x = 454.31 × 166.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.10x = 75,456.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,456.35/303.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.95

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