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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.32, 454.76 and 166.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.32, 454.76 and 166.43 is: 249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.32 : 454.76 = 166.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.32/454.76 = 166.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.32x = 454.76 × 166.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.32x = 75,682.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,682.60/303.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.52

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