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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.37, 457.39 and 166.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.37, 457.39 and 166.11 is: 248.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.37 : 457.39 = 166.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.37/457.39 = 166.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.37x = 457.39 × 166.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.37x = 75,977.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,977.05/305.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.80

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