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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.35, 444.23 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.35, 444.23 and 166.41 is: 249.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.35 : 444.23 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.35/444.23 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.35x = 444.23 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.35x = 73,924.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,924.73/296.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.45

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