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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.44, 454.75 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.44, 454.75 and 166.28 is: 249.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.44 : 454.75 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.44/454.75 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.44x = 454.75 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.44x = 75,613.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,613.14/303.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.19

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