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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.18, 443.94 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.18, 443.94 and 166.24 is: 249.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.18 : 443.94 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.18/443.94 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.18x = 443.94 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.18x = 73,800.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,800.59/296.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.17

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