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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.03, 407.19 and 164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.03, 407.19 and 164.08 is: 226.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.03 : 407.19 = 164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.03/407.19 = 164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.03x = 407.19 × 164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.03x = 66,811.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,811.74/295.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.46

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