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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.41, 409.02 and 165.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.41, 409.02 and 165.42 is: 228.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.41 : 409.02 = 165.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.41/409.02 = 165.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.41x = 409.02 × 165.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.41x = 67,660.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,660.09/296.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.27

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