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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.16, 454.46 and 166.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.16, 454.46 and 166.09 is: 248.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.16 : 454.46 = 166.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.16/454.46 = 166.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.16x = 454.46 × 166.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.16x = 75,478.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,478.99/303.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.98

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