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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.45, 409.13 and 165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.45, 409.13 and 165.48 is: 228.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.45 : 409.13 = 165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.45/409.13 = 165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.45x = 409.13 × 165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.45x = 67,702.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,702.83/296.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.38

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