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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.98, 445.03 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.98, 445.03 and 167.04 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.98 : 445.03 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.98/445.03 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.98x = 445.03 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.98x = 74,337.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,337.39/296.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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