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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.45, 409.04 and 165.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.45, 409.04 and 165.42 is: 228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.45 : 409.04 = 165.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.45/409.04 = 165.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.45x = 409.04 × 165.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.45x = 67,662.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,662.57/296.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.25

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