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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.17, 408.72 and 165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.17, 408.72 and 165.18 is: 227.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.17 : 408.72 = 165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.17/408.72 = 165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.17x = 408.72 × 165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.17x = 67,512.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,512.37/296.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.95

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