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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.47, 409.12 and 163.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.47, 409.12 and 163.69 is: 225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.47 : 409.12 = 163.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.47/409.12 = 163.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.47x = 409.12 × 163.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.47x = 66,970.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,970.07/296.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.89

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