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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.17, 457.76 and 166.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.17, 457.76 and 166.00 is: 249.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.17 : 457.76 = 166.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.17/457.76 = 166.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.17x = 457.76 × 166.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.17x = 75,990.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,990.17/305.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.01

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