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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.66, 409.38 and 165.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.66, 409.38 and 165.66 is: 228.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.66 : 409.38 = 165.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.66/409.38 = 165.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.66x = 409.38 × 165.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.66x = 67,817.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,817.89/296.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.60

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