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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.20, 408.76 and 165.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.20, 408.76 and 165.21 is: 227.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.20 : 408.76 = 165.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.20/408.76 = 165.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.20x = 408.76 × 165.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.20x = 67,531.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,531.24/296.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.99

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