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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.98, 443.66 and 165.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.98, 443.66 and 165.79 is: 248.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.98 : 443.66 = 165.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.98/443.66 = 165.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.98x = 443.66 × 165.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.98x = 73,554.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,554.22/295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.51

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