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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.23, 455.15 and 166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.23, 455.15 and 166.34 is: 249.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.23 : 455.15 = 166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.23/455.15 = 166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.23x = 455.15 × 166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.23x = 75,709.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,709.65/303.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.68

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