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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.31, 454.56 and 166.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.31, 454.56 and 166.15 is: 249.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.31 : 454.56 = 166.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.31/454.56 = 166.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.31x = 454.56 × 166.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.31x = 75,525.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,525.14/303.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.00

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