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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.07, 409.94 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.07, 409.94 and 164.28 is: 226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.07 : 409.94 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.07/409.94 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.07x = 409.94 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.07x = 67,344.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,344.81/297.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.70

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