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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.69, 409.41 and 163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.69, 409.41 and 163.90 is: 226.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.69 : 409.41 = 163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.69/409.41 = 163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.69x = 409.41 × 163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.69x = 67,102.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,102.30/296.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.17

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