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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.24, 408.78 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.24, 408.78 and 163.44 is: 225.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.24 : 408.78 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.24/408.78 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.24x = 408.78 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.24x = 66,811.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,811.00/296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.53

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