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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.98, 409.83 and 165.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.98, 409.83 and 165.98 is: 229.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.98 : 409.83 = 165.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.98/409.83 = 165.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.98x = 409.83 × 165.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.98x = 68,023.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,023.58/296.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.05

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