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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.95, 409.81 and 165.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.95, 409.81 and 165.96 is: 229.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.95 : 409.81 = 165.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.95/409.81 = 165.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.95x = 409.81 × 165.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.95x = 68,012.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,012.07/296.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.04

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