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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.93, 409.73 and 165.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.93, 409.73 and 165.91 is: 228.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.93 : 409.73 = 165.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.93/409.73 = 165.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.93x = 409.73 × 165.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.93x = 67,977.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,977.69/296.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.94

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