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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297, 445.16 and 167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297, 445.16 and 167.06 is: 250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 445.16 = 167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/445.16 = 167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 445.16 × 167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 74,369.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,369.96/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.40

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