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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.36, 441.68 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.36, 441.68 and 166.20 is: 249.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.36 : 441.68 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.36/441.68 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.36x = 441.68 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.36x = 73,407.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,407.22/294.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.38

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