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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.02, 442.62 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.02, 442.62 and 164.88 is: 247.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.02 : 442.62 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.02/442.62 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.02x = 442.62 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.02x = 72,979.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,979.19/295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.37

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