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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.98, 444.69 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.98, 444.69 and 167.82 is: 252.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.98 : 444.69 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.98/444.69 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.98x = 444.69 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.98x = 74,627.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,627.88/295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.14

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