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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.35, 410.31 and 164.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.35, 410.31 and 164.57 is: 227.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.35 : 410.31 = 164.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.35/410.31 = 164.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.35x = 410.31 × 164.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.35x = 67,522.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,522.67/297.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.09

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