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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.52, 441.86 and 166.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.52, 441.86 and 166.36 is: 249.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.52 : 441.86 = 166.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.52/441.86 = 166.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.52x = 441.86 × 166.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.52x = 73,507.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,507.83/294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.59

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