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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.16, 444.40 and 166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.16, 444.40 and 166.48 is: 249.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.16 : 444.40 = 166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.16/444.40 = 166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.16x = 444.40 × 166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.16x = 73,983.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,983.71/296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.81

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