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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.64, 409.36 and 163.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.64, 409.36 and 163.88 is: 226.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.64 : 409.36 = 163.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.64/409.36 = 163.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.64x = 409.36 × 163.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.64x = 67,085.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,085.92/296.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.15

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