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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.65, 409.36 and 165.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.65, 409.36 and 165.66 is: 228.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.65 : 409.36 = 165.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.65/409.36 = 165.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.65x = 409.36 × 165.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.65x = 67,814.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,814.58/296.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.60

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