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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.79, 456.11 and 166.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.79, 456.11 and 166.93 is: 250.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.79 : 456.11 = 166.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.79/456.11 = 166.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.79x = 456.11 × 166.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.79x = 76,138.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,138.11/303.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.63

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