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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.34, 408.93 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.34, 408.93 and 165.36 is: 228.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.34 : 408.93 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.34/408.93 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.34x = 408.93 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.34x = 67,620.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,620.66/296.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.19

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