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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.16, 408.70 and 165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.16, 408.70 and 165.16 is: 227.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.16 : 408.70 = 165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.16/408.70 = 165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.16x = 408.70 × 165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.16x = 67,501.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,501.83/296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.93

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