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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.36, 408.93 and 165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.36, 408.93 and 165.34 is: 228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.36 : 408.93 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.36/408.93 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.36x = 408.93 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.36x = 67,610.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,610.44/296.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.14

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