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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.97, 444.11 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.97, 444.11 and 166.12 is: 249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.97 : 444.11 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.97/444.11 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.97x = 444.11 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.97x = 73,772.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,772.50/295.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.26

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