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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.63, 445.07 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.63, 445.07 and 168.38 is: 252.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.63 : 445.07 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.63/445.07 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.63x = 445.07 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.63x = 74,939.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,939.08/296.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.64

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