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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.93, 455.90 and 166.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.93, 455.90 and 166.95 is: 250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.93 : 455.90 = 166.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.93/455.90 = 166.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.93x = 455.90 × 166.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.93x = 76,111.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,111.67/303.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.43

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