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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.20, 410.14 and 164.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.20, 410.14 and 164.43 is: 226.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.20 : 410.14 = 164.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.20/410.14 = 164.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.20x = 410.14 × 164.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.20x = 67,437.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,437.27/297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.91

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