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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.87, 457.39 and 166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.87, 457.39 and 166.02 is: 249.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.87 : 457.39 = 166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.87/457.39 = 166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.87x = 457.39 × 166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.87x = 75,933.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,933.76/304.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.07

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