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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.44, 409.09 and 165.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.44, 409.09 and 165.45 is: 228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.44 : 409.09 = 165.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.44/409.09 = 165.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.44x = 409.09 × 165.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.44x = 67,683.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,683.94/296.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.32

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