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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.89, 455.51 and 166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.89, 455.51 and 166.88 is: 250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.89 : 455.51 = 166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.89/455.51 = 166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.89x = 455.51 × 166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.89x = 76,017.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,017.06/303.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.15

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