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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.55, 409.18 and 165.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.55, 409.18 and 165.54 is: 228.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.55 : 409.18 = 165.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.55/409.18 = 165.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.55x = 409.18 × 165.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.55x = 67,735.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,735.66/296.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.41

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