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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.51, 410.53 and 164.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.51, 410.53 and 164.71 is: 227.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.51 : 410.53 = 164.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.51/410.53 = 164.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.51x = 410.53 × 164.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.51x = 67,618.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,618.96/297.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.28

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