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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.43, 444.58 and 166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.43, 444.58 and 166.56 is: 249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.43 : 444.58 = 166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.43/444.58 = 166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.43x = 444.58 × 166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.43x = 74,049.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,049.24/296.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.80

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