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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.08, 445.90 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.08, 445.90 and 167.20 is: 250.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.08 : 445.90 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.08/445.90 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.08x = 445.90 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.08x = 74,554.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,554.48/297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.96

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