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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.43, 455.34 and 166.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.43, 455.34 and 166.57 is: 249.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.43 : 455.34 = 166.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.43/455.34 = 166.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.43x = 455.34 × 166.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.43x = 75,846.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,846.28/303.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.96

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