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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.04, 407.13 and 162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.04, 407.13 and 162.26 is: 223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.04 : 407.13 = 162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.04/407.13 = 162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.04x = 407.13 × 162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.04x = 66,060.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,060.02/295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.90

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