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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.06, 407.15 and 164.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.06, 407.15 and 164.07 is: 226.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.06 : 407.15 = 164.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.06/407.15 = 164.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.06x = 407.15 × 164.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.06x = 66,801.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,801.10/295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.40

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