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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.36, 454.94 and 166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.36, 454.94 and 166.48 is: 249.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.36 : 454.94 = 166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.36/454.94 = 166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.36x = 454.94 × 166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.36x = 75,738.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,738.41/303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.67

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