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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.32, 455.18 and 166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.32, 455.18 and 166.46 is: 249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.32 : 455.18 = 166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.32/455.18 = 166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.32x = 455.18 × 166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.32x = 75,771.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,771.40/303.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.80

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