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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.41, 409.03 and 163.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.41, 409.03 and 163.63 is: 225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.41 : 409.03 = 163.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.41/409.03 = 163.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.41x = 409.03 × 163.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.41x = 66,929.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,929.58/296.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.80

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