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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.81, 444.97 and 166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.81, 444.97 and 166.71 is: 249.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.81 : 444.97 = 166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.81/444.97 = 166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.81x = 444.97 × 166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.81x = 74,180.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,180.53/296.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.92

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