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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.37, 409 and 163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.37, 409 and 163.60 is: 225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.37 : 409 = 163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.37/409 = 163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.37x = 409 × 163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.37x = 66,912.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,912.40/296.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.77

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