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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.38, 444.70 and 168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.38, 444.70 and 168.13 is: 252.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.38 : 444.70 = 168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.38/444.70 = 168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.38x = 444.70 × 168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.38x = 74,765.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,765.19/296.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.27

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