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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.84, 455.76 and 166.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.84, 455.76 and 166.86 is: 250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.84 : 455.76 = 166.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.84/455.76 = 166.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.84x = 455.76 × 166.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.84x = 76,048.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,048.11/303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.29

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