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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.39, 422.81 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.39, 422.81 and 166.50 is: 229.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.39 : 422.81 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.39/422.81 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.39x = 422.81 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.39x = 70,397.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,397.87/306.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.77

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