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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.48, 444.08 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.48, 444.08 and 168.16 is: 251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.48 : 444.08 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.48/444.08 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.48x = 444.08 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.48x = 74,676.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,676.49/296.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.88

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