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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.39, 444.18 and 166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.39, 444.18 and 166.46 is: 249.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.39 : 444.18 = 166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.39/444.18 = 166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.39x = 444.18 × 166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.39x = 73,936.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,936.61/296.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.46

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