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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.32, 419.94 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.32, 419.94 and 166.32 is: 229.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.32 : 419.94 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.32/419.94 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.32x = 419.94 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.32x = 69,844.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,844.42/304.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.51

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