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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.72, 455.79 and 166.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.72, 455.79 and 166.87 is: 250.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.72 : 455.79 = 166.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.72/455.79 = 166.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.72x = 455.79 × 166.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.72x = 76,057.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,057.68/303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.42

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