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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.89, 409.72 and 165.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.89, 409.72 and 165.91 is: 228.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.89 : 409.72 = 165.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.89/409.72 = 165.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.89x = 409.72 × 165.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.89x = 67,976.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,976.65/296.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.96

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