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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.12, 445.26 and 166.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.12, 445.26 and 166.98 is: 250.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.12 : 445.26 = 166.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.12/445.26 = 166.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.12x = 445.26 × 166.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.12x = 74,349.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,349.51/297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.23

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