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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.85, 444.56 and 166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.85, 444.56 and 166.54 is: 249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.85 : 444.56 = 166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.85/444.56 = 166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.85x = 444.56 × 166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.85x = 74,037.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,037.02/296.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.41

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