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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.25, 455.37 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.25, 455.37 and 166.60 is: 250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.25 : 455.37 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.25/455.37 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.25x = 455.37 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.25x = 75,864.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,864.64/303.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.17

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