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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.56, 410.59 and 164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.56, 410.59 and 164.76 is: 227.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.56 : 410.59 = 164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.56/410.59 = 164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.56x = 410.59 × 164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.56x = 67,649.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,649.01/297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.35

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