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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.96, 442.08 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.96, 442.08 and 166.80 is: 250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.96 : 442.08 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.96/442.08 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.96x = 442.08 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.96x = 73,738.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,738.94/294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.00

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