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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.48, 444.27 and 166.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.48, 444.27 and 166.43 is: 249.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.48 : 444.27 = 166.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.48/444.27 = 166.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.48x = 444.27 × 166.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.48x = 73,939.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,939.86/296.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.39

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