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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.78, 454.95 and 166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.78, 454.95 and 166.62 is: 249.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.78 : 454.95 = 166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.78/454.95 = 166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.78x = 454.95 × 166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.78x = 75,803.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,803.77/303.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.54

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