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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.80, 409.60 and 165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.80, 409.60 and 165.84 is: 228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.80 : 409.60 = 165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.80/409.60 = 165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.80x = 409.60 × 165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.80x = 67,928.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,928.06/296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.87

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