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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.18, 408.73 and 165.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.18, 408.73 and 165.19 is: 227.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.18 : 408.73 = 165.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.18/408.73 = 165.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.18x = 408.73 × 165.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.18x = 67,518.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,518.11/296.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.96

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