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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.45, 444.33 and 166.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.45, 444.33 and 166.51 is: 249.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.45 : 444.33 = 166.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.45/444.33 = 166.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.45x = 444.33 × 166.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.45x = 73,983.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,983.17/296.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.57

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