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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.06, 443.66 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.06, 443.66 and 166.12 is: 248.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.06 : 443.66 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.06/443.66 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.06x = 443.66 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.06x = 73,698.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,698.86/296.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.94

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