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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.13, 454.24 and 166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.13, 454.24 and 166.29 is: 249.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.13 : 454.24 = 166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.13/454.24 = 166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.13x = 454.24 × 166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.13x = 75,535.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,535.57/303.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.19

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