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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.07, 409.94 and 164.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.07, 409.94 and 164.29 is: 226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.07 : 409.94 = 164.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.07/409.94 = 164.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.07x = 409.94 × 164.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.07x = 67,348.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,348.43/297.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.71

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