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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.03, 442.20 and 164.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.03, 442.20 and 164.97 is: 247.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.03 : 442.20 = 164.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.03/442.20 = 164.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.03x = 442.20 × 164.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.03x = 72,950.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,950.35/295.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.26

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