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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.63, 412.08 and 165.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.63, 412.08 and 165.85 is: 228.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.63 : 412.08 = 165.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.63/412.08 = 165.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.63x = 412.08 × 165.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.63x = 68,343.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,343.47/298.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.86

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