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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.06, 408.58 and 165.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.06, 408.58 and 165.07 is: 227.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.06 : 408.58 = 165.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.06/408.58 = 165.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.06x = 408.58 × 165.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.06x = 67,444.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,444.30/296.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.81

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