Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296, 444 and 167.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 296, 444 and 167.76 is: 251.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296 : 444 = 167.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296/444 = 167.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296x = 444 × 167.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296x = 74,485.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,485.44/296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251.64
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