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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.03, 408.52 and 163.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.03, 408.52 and 163.25 is: 225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.03 : 408.52 = 163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.03/408.52 = 163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.03x = 408.52 × 163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.03x = 66,692.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,692.12/296.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.29

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