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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.63, 444.94 and 166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.63, 444.94 and 166.56 is: 249.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.63 : 444.94 = 166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.63/444.94 = 166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.63x = 444.94 × 166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.63x = 74,109.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,109.21/296.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.84

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