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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.24, 454.50 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.24, 454.50 and 166.20 is: 249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.24 : 454.50 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.24/454.50 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.24x = 454.50 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.24x = 75,537.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,537.90/303.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.10

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