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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.25, 454.85 and 166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.25, 454.85 and 166.56 is: 249.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.25 : 454.85 = 166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.25/454.85 = 166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.25x = 454.85 × 166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.25x = 75,759.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,759.82/303.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.83

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