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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.50, 409.17 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.50, 409.17 and 165.50 is: 228.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.50 : 409.17 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.50/409.17 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.50x = 409.17 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.50x = 67,717.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,717.64/296.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.39

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