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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.55, 441.60 and 166.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.55, 441.60 and 166.30 is: 249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.55 : 441.60 = 166.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.55/441.60 = 166.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.55x = 441.60 × 166.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.55x = 73,438.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,438.08/294.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.32

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