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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.18, 419.78 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.18, 419.78 and 166.18 is: 229.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.18 : 419.78 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.18/419.78 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.18x = 419.78 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.18x = 69,759.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,759.04/304.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.33

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