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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.49, 444.74 and 166.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.49, 444.74 and 166.47 is: 249.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.49 : 444.74 = 166.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.49/444.74 = 166.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.49x = 444.74 × 166.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.49x = 74,035.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,035.87/296.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.71

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