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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.13, 454.22 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.13, 454.22 and 166.24 is: 249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.13 : 454.22 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.13/454.22 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.13x = 454.22 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.13x = 75,509.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,509.53/303.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.10

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