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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.83, 410.99 and 165.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.83, 410.99 and 165.05 is: 227.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.83 : 410.99 = 165.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.83/410.99 = 165.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.83x = 410.99 × 165.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.83x = 67,831.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,831.02/297.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.75

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