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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.79, 409.53 and 165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.79, 409.53 and 165.78 is: 228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.79 : 409.53 = 165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.79/409.53 = 165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.79x = 409.53 × 165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.79x = 67,891.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,891.88/296.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.75

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