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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.42, 410.40 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.42, 410.40 and 164.62 is: 227.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.42 : 410.40 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.42/410.40 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.42x = 410.40 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.42x = 67,560.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,560.56/297.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.16

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