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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.17, 454.41 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.17, 454.41 and 166.28 is: 249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.17 : 454.41 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.17/454.41 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.17x = 454.41 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.17x = 75,557.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,557.02/303.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.23

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