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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.09, 442.45 and 166.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.09, 442.45 and 166.93 is: 250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.09 : 442.45 = 166.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.09/442.45 = 166.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.09x = 442.45 × 166.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.09x = 73,858.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,858.18/295.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.29

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