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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.84, 409.63 and 165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.84, 409.63 and 165.84 is: 228.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.84 : 409.63 = 165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.84/409.63 = 165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.84x = 409.63 × 165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.84x = 67,932.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,932.21/296.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.86

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