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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.07, 408.48 and 165.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.07, 408.48 and 165.05 is: 227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.07 : 408.48 = 165.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.07/408.48 = 165.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.07x = 408.48 × 165.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.07x = 67,418.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,418.49/296.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.71

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