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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.56, 412.03 and 165.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.56, 412.03 and 165.79 is: 228.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.56 : 412.03 = 165.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.56/412.03 = 165.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.56x = 412.03 × 165.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.56x = 68,308.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,308.39/298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.79

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