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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.88, 409.69 and 165.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.88, 409.69 and 165.90 is: 228.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.88 : 409.69 = 165.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.88/409.69 = 165.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.88x = 409.69 × 165.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.88x = 67,967.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,967.57/296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.94

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