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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.42, 454.76 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.42, 454.76 and 166.50 is: 249.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.42 : 454.76 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.42/454.76 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.42x = 454.76 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.42x = 75,717.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,717.54/303.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.55

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