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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.47, 444.42 and 166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.47, 444.42 and 166.54 is: 249.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.47 : 444.42 = 166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.47/444.42 = 166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.47x = 444.42 × 166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.47x = 74,011.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,011.48/296.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.64

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