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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.40, 409.04 and 165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.40, 409.04 and 165.40 is: 228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.40 : 409.04 = 165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.40/409.04 = 165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.40x = 409.04 × 165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.40x = 67,655.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,655.22/296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.26

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