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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.88, 445.35 and 166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.88, 445.35 and 166.88 is: 250.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.88 : 445.35 = 166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.88/445.35 = 166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.88x = 445.35 × 166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.88x = 74,318.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,318.30/296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.33

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