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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.79, 410.94 and 165.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.79, 410.94 and 165.01 is: 227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.79 : 410.94 = 165.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.79/410.94 = 165.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.79x = 410.94 × 165.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.79x = 67,809.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,809.21/297.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.71

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