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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.34, 444.16 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.34, 444.16 and 166.28 is: 249.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.34 : 444.16 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.34/444.16 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.34x = 444.16 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.34x = 73,854.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,854.92/296.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.22

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