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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.88, 417.98 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.88, 417.98 and 164.88 is: 227.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.88 : 417.98 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.88/417.98 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.88x = 417.98 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.88x = 68,916.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,916.54/302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.54

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