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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.98, 407.08 and 164.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.98, 407.08 and 164.02 is: 226.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.98 : 407.08 = 164.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.98/407.08 = 164.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.98x = 407.08 × 164.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.98x = 66,767.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,767.99/294.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.34

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