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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.23, 408.78 and 163.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.23, 408.78 and 163.45 is: 225.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.23 : 408.78 = 163.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.23/408.78 = 163.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.23x = 408.78 × 163.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.23x = 66,814.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,814.07/296.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.55

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