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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.21, 455.22 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.21, 455.22 and 166.32 is: 249.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.21 : 455.22 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.21/455.22 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.21x = 455.22 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.21x = 75,712.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,712.19/303.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.70

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