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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.31, 454.76 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.31, 454.76 and 166.32 is: 249.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.31 : 454.76 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.31/454.76 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.31x = 454.76 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.31x = 75,634.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,634.49/303.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.37

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