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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.43, 409.08 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.43, 409.08 and 165.44 is: 228.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.43 : 409.08 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.43/409.08 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.43x = 409.08 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.43x = 67,677.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,677.17/296.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.31

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