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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.22, 454.32 and 166.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.22, 454.32 and 166.36 is: 249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.22 : 454.32 = 166.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.22/454.32 = 166.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.22x = 454.32 × 166.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.22x = 75,580.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,580.68/303.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.26

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