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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.74, 454.49 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.74, 454.49 and 166.92 is: 249.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.74 : 454.49 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.74/454.49 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.74x = 454.49 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.74x = 75,863.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,863.47/303.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.76

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