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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.70, 409.41 and 165.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.70, 409.41 and 165.66 is: 228.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.70 : 409.41 = 165.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.70/409.41 = 165.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.70x = 409.41 × 165.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.70x = 67,822.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,822.86/296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.59

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