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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.72, 409.47 and 163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.72, 409.47 and 163.94 is: 226.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.72 : 409.47 = 163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.72/409.47 = 163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.72x = 409.47 × 163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.72x = 67,130.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,130.93/296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.25

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