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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.40, 409 and 165.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.40, 409 and 165.41 is: 228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.40 : 409 = 165.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.40/409 = 165.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.40x = 409 × 165.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.40x = 67,652.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,652.69/296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.25

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