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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.46, 409.06 and 165.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.46, 409.06 and 165.45 is: 228.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.46 : 409.06 = 165.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.46/409.06 = 165.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.46x = 409.06 × 165.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.46x = 67,678.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,678.98/296.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.29

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