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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296, 443.88 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296, 443.88 and 166.20 is: 249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 443.88 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/443.88 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 443.88 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 73,772.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,772.86/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.23

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