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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.52, 454.93 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.52, 454.93 and 166.68 is: 249.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.52 : 454.93 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.52/454.93 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.52x = 454.93 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.52x = 75,827.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,827.73/303.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.83

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