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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.69, 455.72 and 166.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.69, 455.72 and 166.73 is: 250.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.69 : 455.72 = 166.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.69/455.72 = 166.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.69x = 455.72 × 166.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.69x = 75,982.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,982.20/303.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.20

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