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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.67, 455.19 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.67, 455.19 and 166.60 is: 249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.67 : 455.19 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.67/455.19 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.67x = 455.19 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.67x = 75,834.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,834.65/303.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.73

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