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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.13, 407.28 and 164.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.13, 407.28 and 164.14 is: 226.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.13 : 407.28 = 164.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.13/407.28 = 164.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.13x = 407.28 × 164.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.13x = 66,850.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,850.94/295.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.51

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