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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.37, 417.27 and 164.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.37, 417.27 and 164.37 is: 226.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.37 : 417.27 = 164.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.37/417.27 = 164.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.37x = 417.27 × 164.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.37x = 68,586.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,586.67/302.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.83

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