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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.20, 455 and 166.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.20, 455 and 166.26 is: 249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.20 : 455 = 166.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.20/455 = 166.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.20x = 455 × 166.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.20x = 75,648.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,648.30/303.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.50

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