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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.45, 443.72 and 167.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.45, 443.72 and 167.81 is: 251.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.45 : 443.72 = 167.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.45/443.72 = 167.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.45x = 443.72 × 167.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.45x = 74,459.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,459.81/296.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.17

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