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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.55, 412.01 and 163.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.55, 412.01 and 163.97 is: 226.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.55 : 412.01 = 163.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.55/412.01 = 163.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.55x = 412.01 × 163.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.55x = 67,558.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,558.72/298.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.29

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