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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.18, 408.72 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.18, 408.72 and 163.38 is: 225.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.18 : 408.72 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.18/408.72 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.18x = 408.72 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.18x = 66,777.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,777.90/296.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.46

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