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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.22, 412.91 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.22, 412.91 and 164.62 is: 227.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.22 : 412.91 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.22/412.91 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.22x = 412.91 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.22x = 67,973.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,973.24/299.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.17

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