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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.13, 408.66 and 165.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.13, 408.66 and 165.13 is: 227.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.13 : 408.66 = 165.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.13/408.66 = 165.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.13x = 408.66 × 165.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.13x = 67,482.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,482.03/296.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.88

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