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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.68, 409.40 and 165.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.68, 409.40 and 165.69 is: 228.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.68 : 409.40 = 165.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.68/409.40 = 165.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.68x = 409.40 × 165.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.68x = 67,833.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,833.49/296.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.64

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