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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.69, 409.42 and 163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.69, 409.42 and 163.91 is: 226.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.69 : 409.42 = 163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.69/409.42 = 163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.69x = 409.42 × 163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.69x = 67,105.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,105.58/296.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.18

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