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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.69, 445.08 and 166.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.69, 445.08 and 166.63 is: 249.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.69 : 445.08 = 166.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.69/445.08 = 166.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.69x = 445.08 × 166.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.69x = 74,162.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,162.85/296.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.97

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