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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.15, 444.22 and 167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.15, 444.22 and 167.63 is: 251.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.15 : 444.22 = 167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.15/444.22 = 167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.15x = 444.22 × 167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.15x = 74,461.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,461.96/296.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.44

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