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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.11, 444.59 and 166.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.11, 444.59 and 166.36 is: 249.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.11 : 444.59 = 166.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.11/444.59 = 166.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.11x = 444.59 × 166.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.11x = 73,961.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,961.99/296.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.78

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