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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.34, 454.66 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.34, 454.66 and 166.50 is: 249.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.34 : 454.66 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.34/454.66 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.34x = 454.66 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.34x = 75,700.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,700.89/303.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.56

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