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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.13, 444.21 and 167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.13, 444.21 and 167.88 is: 251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.13 : 444.21 = 167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.13/444.21 = 167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.13x = 444.21 × 167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.13x = 74,571.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,571.75/296.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.83

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