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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.58, 455.19 and 166.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.58, 455.19 and 166.51 is: 249.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.58 : 455.19 = 166.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.58/455.19 = 166.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.58x = 455.19 × 166.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.58x = 75,793.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,793.69/303.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.67

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