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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.48, 437.16 and 166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.48, 437.16 and 166.48 is: 249.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.48 : 437.16 = 166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.48/437.16 = 166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.48x = 437.16 × 166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.48x = 72,778.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,778.40/291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.69

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