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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.24, 408.83 and 165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.24, 408.83 and 165.25 is: 228.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.24 : 408.83 = 165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.24/408.83 = 165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.24x = 408.83 × 165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.24x = 67,559.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,559.16/296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.06

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