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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.51, 409.19 and 165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.51, 409.19 and 165.52 is: 228.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.51 : 409.19 = 165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.51/409.19 = 165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.51x = 409.19 × 165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.51x = 67,728.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,728.81/296.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.42

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