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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.92, 409.73 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.92, 409.73 and 164.12 is: 226.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.92 : 409.73 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.92/409.73 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.92x = 409.73 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.92x = 67,242.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,242.02/296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.47

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