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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.77, 444.65 and 166.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.77, 444.65 and 166.69 is: 249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.77 : 444.65 = 166.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.77/444.65 = 166.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.77x = 444.65 × 166.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.77x = 74,116.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,116.76/296.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.75

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