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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.71, 410.85 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.71, 410.85 and 164.94 is: 227.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.71 : 410.85 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.71/410.85 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.71x = 410.85 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.71x = 67,764.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,764.75/297.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.62

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