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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.96, 411.17 and 165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.96, 411.17 and 165.18 is: 227.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.96 : 411.17 = 165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.96/411.17 = 165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.96x = 411.17 × 165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.96x = 67,916.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,916.85/297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.94

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