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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.91, 409.74 and 165.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.91, 409.74 and 165.93 is: 228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.91 : 409.74 = 165.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.91/409.74 = 165.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.91x = 409.74 × 165.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.91x = 67,988.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,988.16/296.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.99

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