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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.93, 445.29 and 166.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.93, 445.29 and 166.79 is: 250.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.93 : 445.29 = 166.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.93/445.29 = 166.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.93x = 445.29 × 166.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.93x = 74,269.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,269.92/296.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.13

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