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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.30, 455.02 and 166.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.30, 455.02 and 166.27 is: 249.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.30 : 455.02 = 166.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.30/455.02 = 166.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.30x = 455.02 × 166.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.30x = 75,656.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,656.18/303.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.44

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