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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.65, 455.47 and 166.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.65, 455.47 and 166.65 is: 249.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.65 : 455.47 = 166.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.65/455.47 = 166.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.65x = 455.47 × 166.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.65x = 75,904.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,904.08/303.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.97

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