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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.17, 408.70 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.17, 408.70 and 163.38 is: 225.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.17 : 408.70 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.17/408.70 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.17x = 408.70 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.17x = 66,772.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,772.59/296.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.46

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