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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.98, 444.30 and 168.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.98, 444.30 and 168.82 is: 252.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.98 : 444.30 = 168.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.98/444.30 = 168.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.98x = 444.30 × 168.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.98x = 75,006.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,006.73/296.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.56

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