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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.40, 454.68 and 166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.40, 454.68 and 166.54 is: 249.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.40 : 454.68 = 166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.40/454.68 = 166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.40x = 454.68 × 166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.40x = 75,722.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,722.41/303.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.58

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