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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.96, 409.79 and 165.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.96, 409.79 and 165.96 is: 229.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.96 : 409.79 = 165.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.96/409.79 = 165.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.96x = 409.79 × 165.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.96x = 68,007.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,007.92/296.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.02

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