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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.71, 409.46 and 165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.71, 409.46 and 165.76 is: 228.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.71 : 409.46 = 165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.71/409.46 = 165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.71x = 409.46 × 165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.71x = 67,870.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,870.24/296.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.74

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